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    DIY: Rice Sock

    One of the gazillion items on the list of items I had to gather for our homebirth was a rice sock. I decided it wouldn’t be too hard to make, and a quick Google search turned up this tutorial.

    Here’s how I did it:

    1. I found a pair of clean, sturdy socks at a second-hand shop. I picked a pair of long socks that would stretch nicely around my neck. I used one for the rice sock and one for a tennis ball (which was another item on my birthing list to help with back labor).
    2. I pushed the toe end of the sock in to make a straight
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    Labor!?!

    I think this is it! I’m having consistent contractions. I promise to update all of you whenever I update my face-to-face friends.

    Thank you all for your continued support, advice, and insight. I am so thankful to have you in my life!

    See you on the other side…

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    Popcorn

    I used to be a microwave popcorn girl. Then I started reading the ingredients (or not being able to read them), and I decided to make the switch to stove-top popcorn. It’s so incredibly easy that I will never go back. I thought I would share my process, in case any of you are interested!

    Directions:

    • Pour olive oil into the bottom of a medium sauce pan (that has a lid).
    • Let it heat up on medium heat.
    • When it’s hot, add a layer of kernels to the pan.
    • Cover the pot.
    • When the first kernel pops, start moving the pan side to side on the burner. This prevents any
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