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My Ectopic Pregnancy Story
* This post contains images that some might find graphic/disturbing. Out of all of the blog post ideas I have jotted down in my Notes, I never fathomed that this was a post I’d be authoring. In fact, having 3 healthy full-term births in the past gave me confidence that such a thing could never happen to me. I’m over here thinking I’m fertile myrtle, all my husband has to do is wink at me and BOOM 9 months later we have a new addition to the family. Well, at least part of it was true, we got pregnant very soon after we decided to try (or, stop trying not to), and we were elated. I felt pregnant almost immediately. I’m…
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Why I Gave Up Blogging and Came Back Again
Let me open by saying that I believe there are two main types of people in this world: Those who are determined to do what they set out to do, and push through until it’s done. Aaaaaand… Those who give up after a short time of not seeing (enough) results, and move on to the next thing. And then there’s me, I fit into neither category, or maybe I’m somewhere in the middle. I like to think it’s eccentricity. I do pretty much everything different than your average person. I go against the grain, I swim against the stream and I typically do opposite of whatever the norm is. Now, I’ve been…
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Nothing New Under the Sun
Seasons change. That’s something we can all agree on. Seasons of the year, plainly seen by all in the changing trees, sunrise and set, and the weather around us… But also, and more importantly, seasons of life. Seasons of life, some linger like an unforgiving winter with no end in sight, while others fly by like a leaf caught up in the swift wind tunnels of early spring. Can anyone relate? I think we all experience this, which isn’t a shocker – for the bible tells us so. When we were children we coveted nothing higher than simply growing up. We anticipated adulthood like it was some sort of medal…
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What is a Skoolie?
Jan 11, 2019 So, you wanna know what this “trendy” new word is you’ve been hearing lately is? A quick Google search returns that a Skoolie is a School Bus that has been converted into an RV (recreational vehicle). And while it’s neither new or trendy, it is picking up quite some traction these days. Let’s explore a bit deeper. What is a Skoolie? Skoolie Requirements A Skoolie is a School Bus converted into an RV. What that means is going to look different to everyone, just as everyone’s house/apartment/living space looks different. This is also going to be defined by the law in the state/area you live. Every state…
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My Toddler’s Cavities | our Silver Diamine Fluoride and Surgery experience
May 28, 2018 Cavities. There is so much conflicting information out there about what causes them, what prevents them, how to treat them and even if they can be stopped or reversed. I’m going to share my son’s journey, including his experience with Silver Diamine Fluoride treatment. Hopefully this can help or comfort someone going through the same thing. How it began Both of my younger children have had very bad dental caries in their baby teeth. Robert, my youngest, had his first tooth break through around 7 months old. At the time, he was still nursing (he nursed until 2 years 11 months old) and was not on many…
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How to Survive on One Income?
The economy isn’t what it used to be, friends. 20 some years ago it was completely acceptable and attainable for families to get by in a one income household. Nowadays, we see moms dropping off their newborns to daycare, relatives homes, leaving them with dad who just got off third shift work himself, and hustling off to a 9-5 (or more) job. I’m not saying there’s anything wrong with moms working, heck – I say more power to ya if you can juggle it all! – but… lots of moms don’t have a choice. There are some families who want mom to stay at home and raise the kids, but…
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Why I’m no longer Vegan
First off, I want to open with a great big I HATE LABELS. I honestly do. Labels make everything more difficult, keep us in a box and put so much unnecessary pressure on us. No, this isn’t why I’m no longer Vegan, but I never liked the title to be honest. Now that that’s out of the way, let’s get into it. We should probably start from the beginning. What the Health? I don’t like wasting my time, so I don’t really watch TV or movies often. However, one evening last August, I was bored (imagine that) and found myself with some free time, so I turned on Netflix to…
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School Bus or RV | Why We Bought a Bus
You might be a bit confused at this point, so if you have no idea why someone would say School Bus and RV in the same sentence, go check out my other post What is a Skoolie? first. Now that we’re on [relatively] the same page, let’s get into it. Naturally, when I tell people my big dream, they respond with “But, why a school bus? And why do you want to travel? Shouldn’t you wait until the kids are older and you retire (aka are almost too old to hike/explore/enjoy life and give up the most precious years with my babies which would be an amazing learning experience and…
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How to Find Time to do Anything
So, you want to write (or do something else) but you just can’t find the time, eh? The dishes are piling up, your phone keeps ringing and the kids want to go watch bunnies hop through the field outside, right? Hey, I know. Been there. Done that. Still there. Listen, that stuff, while important, isn’t going to magically go away some day and let you do what you want. You have to make it happen. Here are some tips below on how you can find time to write (or do anything). WORK SMARTER NOT HARDER. Man, I wish I’d coined that phrase. It rhymes, it’s true and it just has…
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Is it Possible to Live Humble and Dream Big?
A conflict of interest it would seem, to live a humble life yet have big dreams/goals. From a biblical standpoint, we are to be humble servants, emulating Christ and being very modest about our own esteem. From a worldly standpoint, we should be proud of our accomplishments, after all we did it, right? So how do we live this dignified and quiet life, pleasing to the Lord yet chase after our aspirations and accomplish something bigger than ourselves – especially when that big dream involves finances or being in the spotlight? ASK YOURSELF SOME VERY SERIOUS QUESTIONS ASK GOD, THE AUTHOR AND FINISHER OF YOUR SALVATION Firstly, whenever we make…
