I may receive a commission if you purchase something mentioned in this post. See more details here.Before I start talking about this amazing method that every woman should know, whether she is trying to avoid pregnancy, trying to conceive, or just monitoring her health, there is one thing you should keep in mind: THIS IS […]
Going off Birth Control Pills
When I was sixteen, my mom was driving me to the doctor. She asked me if I also wanted to go on the pill. My periods were manageable, and using it for birth control was about the farthest thing from my mind. The latter was what she wanted me to go on it for, so […]
Cosmetic Preservative Causing Skin Allergies
My mom emailed me this article the other day. (link no longer available) Scary stuff! Luckily, I know that this preservative, methylisothiasolinone, is not causing my eczema since the only commercial skin care product I use is lotion, which thankfully does not have it. It has other things, though. I really need to officially switch […]
Sundays as a Day of Rest
Society is so busy nowadays. Always bustling here and there. Always connected to the world. Always with a long to-do list. We have forgotten the tradition of a Sunday (or insert holy day here) where we wake up, go to church, have a big meal with family, and relax. Instead, we cook and clean and […]
Chemicals Banned in Other Countries – but are in your food!
When I read this article, I needed to write about it.. The article details 13 chemical additives found in foods sold in the US, some of which are incredibly common, why they are bad for you health, and what types of foods they can be found in. Just one more reason why I try to […]