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Do you remember playing for hours on end as a child? I remember playing outside imagining complex stories and situations that would last for days on end. It doesn’t seem that kids do that anymore, does it? The days of play in today’s youth have been shortened by longer school hours, organized events and clubs,…
Do you participate in online message boards or forums? Then you would enjoy having a pregnancy ticker! A pregnancy ticker is an online graphic that is automatically updated to display how far along you are in your pregnancy. This is calculated based on your due date or the date of your last menstrual period. Here…
Varicose veins, also called varicosities or varices, are blood vessels that are engorged with blood. This happens when the walls of the blood vessels become weak or the valves do not work properly. They occur most often in the legs but are also common in the vulva. They can cause pain or discomfort, though it’s…
Imagine growing your own organic strawberries that doesn’t require any herbicides, pesticides or even organic chemicals. I’ve written some very detailed descriptions on how to grow healthy organic strawberries in a recent article at Thyme Square Garden. I discuss the best soil, varieties, planting times, mulching and pests and diseases. I also just begin to…
As a pregnancy writer, I come across very few options for reading material for new dads. Hogan Hilling, author and father of 3 sons, fills a need for information within the dad community. In this book, Hogan draws on his personal experience working with expecting fathers, and attempts to help men understand what their wives…
There is a starting place for every new gardener. A no-till raised bed method is a quicker and easier way to get the healthiest soil with the least amount of preparation. It doesn’t require breaking your back or the bank either. It will require a bit of ingenuity and good planning however. Let’s take the…
Very few of us have a ton of money to spend before the baby’s arrival, and being pregnant means having cute baby items and splurges in your face at every turn. But, having a baby doesn’t have to break the bank. You can be frugal and still fulfill all of your baby’s needs. Here are…
That burning or tingling sensation in the vaginal area may be driving you crazy with the urge to itch down there, but the cause behind the irritation may need a trip to the doctor. Whatever you do, resist the urge to scratch down there; it can just make the infection worse and typically won’t stop…
Because of a mild winter this year, I am finding all kinds of tiny sprouts. They are both in my raised beds and around the perimeter of the garden areas. This is a perfect opportunity for me to do some transplanting while the shoots are still young. I can move them to the places I…
As a nursing mother, I am slightly offended when a doctor recommends that I give my baby a multivitamin. It’s like I’m being told, your milk’s not good enough. Most of us, especially more natural-minded mothers, likely have adequate nutrition in our breast milk. But for some mothers, there is a grain of truth to…