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The Birth House follows the life of Dora Rare, who lives in a small and slightly isolated village off the coast of Nova Scotia, around the time of World War I. Dora, a young adolescent, is the first girl to be born in many generations of the Rare family genealogy. This alone gives the town…
I was simply delighted when I received a request to review Ina May’s new book Birth Matters. As a fan of her work, I wondered if this book would just rehash information and ideas from her previous books. I hoped that we would finally get a better glimpse into her thoughts on the current state…
If you have plans to travel somewhere during your pregnancy, it’s normal to feel anxious about what is safe and what is not safe for your pregnant body and your unborn baby. Air travel does have risks, especially to those individuals who have certain health issues. But taking a flight on an airplane is generally…
For the financially fiscal, the idea of going traveling might seem like nothing more than a pipe dream; perhaps a luxury that only gap year students funded by mummy and daddy can afford. However, we say that doesn’t need to be the case! Whether you’re in your 20s and want to go traveling before you…
Nearing the end of your pregnancy, especially during the 8th and 9th month, you may experience pressure or pain in your pelvic area or deep within your hip joints. This is often referred to as symphysis pubis dysfunction or SPD. This is a common complaint, affecting as many as 80% of pregnant women at some…
Who doesn’t love jam? When I think of jam, I imagine a sweet treat to spread on English muffins, biscuits, or bread along with a slab of butter. Other than a quick and flavorful spread, fresh jam comes in handy in a variety of ways. It can be used as a filling for cookies, cakes,…
Condiments are probably one of the hardest kinds of food to buy without additives and preservatives. Unless you have access to a natural food store or your local store has a good natural foods section, you’re not likely to have much success in your search. If you found this post, I know you’re already looking…
So, you’ve chosen a topic for your blog. You’ve even put some thought into how you will structure your blog to be search engine friendly. Naturally, the next thing to worry about is how often you will post new content. This is not always an easy decision to make. First, if you have a busy…
If you are homeschooling on a budget, the chances that you can afford every fancy curriculum item is rare. If you are like my family, you are constantly finding ways to be frugal and save money on educational purchases. We don’t use a lot of curriculum anymore, but when we do make the occasional purchase…
We all know eating whole, minimally processed foods provide the most readily absorbed nutrients for our bodies. We know finding the words “whole grain,” “low- sodium,” and “100% fruit juice” on labels is an indicator the food is a healthier option than others. We do our best to feed our families and ourselves food that will do more than…