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30 June 2012
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It's Friday, I'm in LoVE! #25
Happy Happy Happy Friday!
After getting constructive last week, I have been staying that way. I got the yarn I ordered more of in the mail and finished the future-baby hoodie last night. I put pictures of it up here!
I also finished 2 more crochet projects that should have been done about a year ago!
Now I am free to finish my current projects and get them to the people who are eagerly waiting!
So today, I love me because:
S. : see you at 1! :o)
After getting constructive last week, I have been staying that way. I got the yarn I ordered more of in the mail and finished the future-baby hoodie last night. I put pictures of it up here!
I also finished 2 more crochet projects that should have been done about a year ago!
"D" for Daniel!
Corbin's Coyote Blanket
Now I am free to finish my current projects and get them to the people who are eagerly waiting!
So today, I love me because:
- I still has a happy!!!
- I am filled with FAITH, JOY and LOVE because of my personal relationship with my spirituality.
- Everytime I dread being in the middle of the 2-week wait, I get giddy with anticipation instead.
- I didn't wash my hair today... and I don't care!
- This is week 3 of yoga/walking everyday! WHAT!!?!
S. : see you at 1! :o)
Crochet Baby Hoodie by HiLLjO
Last week I started (and finished) a crochet baby hoodie for our future firstborn. I was trying to hold out until I was actually pregnant to make it, but I could no longer resist that yarn!!!
The pocket opens in the top to stash a bottle, face wipe, or biter biscuit.
Yes, yes I did buy an entire hank of additional yarn to make just this pocket...
If you LOVE this hoodie, it is based off my FREE crochet baby hoodie pattern!If you would like one made for a friend, family member, or even yourself email me!
I even make them in grownup-people sizes!
:o)
28 June 2012
How to No-Poo
This post is not related to weddings, being married OR trying to have a baby. Rather, it is something I think could help folks attempting to break up with their shampoo bottles. After 2 years of not using Shampoo, I have some things to say and to share about No-Poo.
Remember, the great thing about going No-Poo is that you get to find out what works for YOU by experimenting and trying different combinations of ingredients, days you wash, and days you condition.
Last year I shared that I am No-Poo. I went No-Poo for several reasons. We used to use REDKEN shampoo and it's expensive; I'm sensitive to Sulfates; Sulfates break and strip hair causing the "attenae effect" when standing in front of a light source. Since being No-Poo instead of breaking, my hair stretches 1-3" before finally snapping. It's very strong, thick and doesn't "shellaque" to my head like it did when I shampooed. It's shiny and resembles my hair when I was young, only thicker.
So let's get down to how this works. It's not easy, per se; it's an adjustment!
You will need:
16 oz. box of baking soda (buy the big box! it's cheap enough!)
1 Liter/tall bottle of Vinegar (I use apple cider [not flavored] vinegar)
Large tumbler cup (plastic won't break but needs to be replaced weekly)
To prepare to wash your hair, run as hot of shower water as your scalp can take. Rinse your hair througoughly while scrubbing your scalp lightly with your fingertips (this is how you 'clean' your hair between washings in the adjustment phase below). In your tumbler sprinkle the amount of baking soda you will use (less for short hair, more for long) with just enough shower water to make a paste. To wash my very long hair, I turn upside down to scrub the back of my head and scalp better. Once it's worked in on your scalp ONLY, rinse throughougly until you can't feel 'grains' from the soda. This is the "shampoo" part.
To "condition" take the cup and rinse it out, add about 2 tablespoons of vinegar to the cup (more if you need more) and add water. Try to concentrate the rinse on the ends of your hair. You can rinse it right away or leave it on a minute. Rinse very well! If you still smell vinegar, you need to rinse more! The reason this works is because the pH of vinegar is lower than water and leaves your hair soft and shiny. If I condition my roots, they get greasy faster so I actually don't condition more than once a month. If you have dry hair, you might need to do it more.
Now a warning: Your hair will look not-so-great for around 2 weeks after you try this. Like I said, it's an adjustment!!! The reason your hair will get so greasy at first is because it is used to being stripped of its natural oils by shampoo and rapidly producing more to replace it, causing you to shampoo again. After your hair realizes you aren't doing this anymore, it will slow oil production and look GREAT. If you have any questions about the No-Poo process at all, please email me! I have 2 years of experience with it and LOVE it. I would LOVE to help you!
Last year I shared that I am No-Poo. I went No-Poo for several reasons. We used to use REDKEN shampoo and it's expensive; I'm sensitive to Sulfates; Sulfates break and strip hair causing the "attenae effect" when standing in front of a light source. Since being No-Poo instead of breaking, my hair stretches 1-3" before finally snapping. It's very strong, thick and doesn't "shellaque" to my head like it did when I shampooed. It's shiny and resembles my hair when I was young, only thicker.
So let's get down to how this works. It's not easy, per se; it's an adjustment!
You will need:
16 oz. box of baking soda (buy the big box! it's cheap enough!)
1 Liter/tall bottle of Vinegar (I use apple cider [not flavored] vinegar)
Large tumbler cup (plastic won't break but needs to be replaced weekly)
To prepare to wash your hair, run as hot of shower water as your scalp can take. Rinse your hair througoughly while scrubbing your scalp lightly with your fingertips (this is how you 'clean' your hair between washings in the adjustment phase below). In your tumbler sprinkle the amount of baking soda you will use (less for short hair, more for long) with just enough shower water to make a paste. To wash my very long hair, I turn upside down to scrub the back of my head and scalp better. Once it's worked in on your scalp ONLY, rinse throughougly until you can't feel 'grains' from the soda. This is the "shampoo" part.
To "condition" take the cup and rinse it out, add about 2 tablespoons of vinegar to the cup (more if you need more) and add water. Try to concentrate the rinse on the ends of your hair. You can rinse it right away or leave it on a minute. Rinse very well! If you still smell vinegar, you need to rinse more! The reason this works is because the pH of vinegar is lower than water and leaves your hair soft and shiny. If I condition my roots, they get greasy faster so I actually don't condition more than once a month. If you have dry hair, you might need to do it more.
Now a warning: Your hair will look not-so-great for around 2 weeks after you try this. Like I said, it's an adjustment!!! The reason your hair will get so greasy at first is because it is used to being stripped of its natural oils by shampoo and rapidly producing more to replace it, causing you to shampoo again. After your hair realizes you aren't doing this anymore, it will slow oil production and look GREAT. If you have any questions about the No-Poo process at all, please email me! I have 2 years of experience with it and LOVE it. I would LOVE to help you!
27 June 2012
TTC Adventure #2: The Two Week Wait
Here we are, damn-near smack in the middle of something people charting/trying to conceive call the "Two Week Wait" "2WW" or "hell."
All month you wait to release an egg, then the rest of the month you wait to pee on a stick. What's the big deal? It's 2 weeks right? WRONG. During this time, some women get a little--crazed. I could almost be included in that if I weren't keeping myself so darn Zen constantly and dismissing any creeping negative thoughts. Learning about fertility astrology to keep myself entertained in a proactive-feeling way helps... that and chart-staring (NOT).
Symptom-charting replaces OPK's and everything seems like it could be an indicator of pregnancy. Gas? Write it down!!!
I'm only doing this during the day when I'm not home and I find myself bored. Then at home I pretty much "ground" myself like I did from Pinterest because that worked; this is, too.
Some also start testing too early with the home pregnancy tests and continue to test everyday of the 2WW. I already know I cannot do that to myself; BFN's DESTROY ME.
I also decided that "drinking 'til it's pink" is not for me, either. I did not have a margarita last night when we were out for Mexican food and Shawn had one. I didn't even ask or have a sip. It's not "good" or "bad," nor is it "easy" or "hard." It's just my choice.
So since my parents will be out of town until the 2WW is over (and that is not conducive to a newsbreaking meeting to all potential future grandparents), I am waiting. Some days I am more patient than others... today: eh. Hang in there with me, won't you?
All month you wait to release an egg, then the rest of the month you wait to pee on a stick. What's the big deal? It's 2 weeks right? WRONG. During this time, some women get a little--crazed. I could almost be included in that if I weren't keeping myself so darn Zen constantly and dismissing any creeping negative thoughts. Learning about fertility astrology to keep myself entertained in a proactive-feeling way helps... that and chart-staring (NOT).
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| "WHY WON'T THE SECRET PREGNANCY CODE IN MY BBT CHART APPEAR?!" |
I'm only doing this during the day when I'm not home and I find myself bored. Then at home I pretty much "ground" myself like I did from Pinterest because that worked; this is, too.
Some also start testing too early with the home pregnancy tests and continue to test everyday of the 2WW. I already know I cannot do that to myself; BFN's DESTROY ME.
I also decided that "drinking 'til it's pink" is not for me, either. I did not have a margarita last night when we were out for Mexican food and Shawn had one. I didn't even ask or have a sip. It's not "good" or "bad," nor is it "easy" or "hard." It's just my choice.
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| Thank you for coming by to read my experiences as a wife and what came before it, as well. My husband Shawn and I were married June 10, 2011 in Omaha, NE! I enjoy sharing my stories and hearing other people's stories so please feel free to share any in the comments (especially dress stories!). I LOVE comments! |
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