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How To Brew (and flavor) Kombucha at Home
Disclaimer: I am not a Kombucha Making Expert. I have so far had good results in the past month of making the drink (the equivalent of 4-5 brews), and my mom has run through issues that I know to avoid, so I will do my best to answer any questions not answered in this post. But if you’re still doubtful, Google it. It’s what I do. I first started loving Kombucha sometime before I was pregnant with Asa. I don’t remember the exact time, but I came upon it in the produce section at our local grocery store, and my first thought was “what in the world is this stuff?”…
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DIY Christmas: Ten Easy and Cheap (or free!) Handmade Gift Ideas
Now that Thanksgiving is officially over, my husband has given me leave to get all Christmassy up in this place (aka, our house). It’s been all over my blog so you’re probably well aware, but a week ago I quit my job, leaving us about 1/3 of our income poorer per month. And while we are definitely able to survive on that, it does mean we have a whole lot less to buy extras with. Including gifts. And I love giving gifts. It is one of my ways to express my love, giving people things. So this year, I’m going to attempt to make as many presents as I can…
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How to dye dark brown hair red at home without pre-bleaching
Before you read: I am not a professional, and have not been trained in dyeing at ALL. I just have common sense, I know how to research, I’ve self-taught myself many things, and I have self-dyed my hair many, many times before so I have a general idea of how to dye my OWN hair. If you have issues with your hair dye, I cannot help you other than to Google the problem. Please go to a PROFESSIONAL for help. I read up on this particular brand of dye and how well it worked quite a bit before going ahead with it, so while I’m confident in what it can…
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6 Tips for Taking Good Outfit Photos On Your Own
A few days ago, one of my lovely long-time readers asked what my secrets are for taking good outfit pictures on my own. Most of you probably know that half the time I take my own photos, and the other half, my husband takes them. Secretly, I prefer taking my own outfit pictures — I have more artistic control, I know the shots I want, and to me it’s just fun. Plus then I’m not rushed. However, taking outfit photos by yourself can be tricky, and I am still learning things after 10 years of taking my own photos. Here are my top 6 tips. 1. Buy a tripod! Back…
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How To Be Considerate of a New Mom
So before I had a baby, I obviously really didn’t know how to treat a new mom. What was most helpful to her? What did she need? What didn’t she need? What should I do for her? What should I not do for her? What should I ask? What do I dooooo? (Okay, to be honest, I didn’t really think about all of these things too much, but y’know. Some people do. Right?) But now I have Asa. And he’s a good baby, but there are still things that stress me out, especially when I’m expecting company. Especially because I also work from home. And am generally not organized. So…