The time has come, friends. My 9-year-old is asking for a pet that can be his and his alone. Not just any pet though, a gecko. I should have seen this coming as he has been so responsible with his beta fish, feeds and cleans up after the dogs, and always does his chores. My […]
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Intermittent fasting is a way of eating that focuses on when you eat, not what you eat. You spend certain hours or days without food, then eat within a set window. Many people try it to lose weight, but that’s not the only reason it’s getting attention. Researchers have found that fasting may affect your body in several ways, from energy use to how cells repair themselves.For many, dieting turns into a cycle of short-term fixes and long-term frustration. Intermittent fasting offers a different path. Instead of cutting out entire food groups or tracking every bite, it asks you to ...
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Bushcraft Camping: How To Master The Art Of Wilderness Living
Bushcraft camping is an outdoor activity that focuses on utilizing natural resources and minimal gear to create shelter, food, and water in the wilderness. You don’t bring fancy gear or stay at a campsite, you use what’s around you to survive. You build your own shelter, start a fire without matches, find water, and make it safe to drink. It’s a basic, hands-on way to camp.You don’t need to be an expert to try it! But you do need to take it seriously- Start small and learn the basics before going deep into the woods. Bushcraft has been around a ...
The Dollhouse Academy Book Club Discussion
Thank you to Carrie for bringing our February The Dollhouse Academy book club discussion! This one is buzzy, friends!Welcome to another crazy winter! Meredith and I have been hunkered down reading some pretty fantastic, engrossing books to avoid any Seasonal Affective Disorder (aptly abbreviated SAD) and emails saying school is canceled!Hope your winter is going well!I am super excited to talk about Margarita Montimore’s latest novel, The Dollhouse Academy!Grab your copy HERE!The Dollhouse Academy Book Club DiscussionI could have sworn I had read Oona Out of Order, her 2021 release that got a lot of buzz, but I double checked my Goodreads ...
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