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This is a post talking about a certain time of the month that only women experience. Yes, I'm talkin' 'bout periods. To any male readers of this blog (Hi Dad!), I suggest you stop reading now. This post is for women only. Unless you want to hear about menstrual talk, then all I can say is that you have been duly warned.  For all the women that read this blog and are tired of tampons and pads, feeling gross and hating when 'that time of the month' comes around... then I have great news for you! Menstrual Cups. Of course this is a topic that many people wouldn't want to discuss publicly, but I figure I am happy to put myself out there and even embarrass myself if it helps someone else. Many people that I have talked to about menstrual cups had no idea they even existed. So, my goal is to make you aware of an awesome device that will make your periods a lot better and is good for the environment too! Okay, hopefully I have convinced you that it is at least som...

I am done with the semester!!! I am relieved and thankful that it is over. Between buying a house, moving to the new house, having 5 tough classes in school, working, starting an herbal school, and the responsibilities of day-to-day living these past four months have been the hardest I have ever had to go through. Many times I felt like I wanted to quit. But, I am now on the other side, I have survived and I am stronger for it. It pushed my limits of productivity and discipline and helped me to realize how much I truly can accomplish when I am dedicated and put my mind to something :). Now for the good stuff. My garden! Since we just moved in January, I had very low expectations for the 2014 summer growing season. I didn't want to invest a bunch of time and money to get my hopes up and then not have anything grow. I have only spent $20 so far. $10 was spent on potting soil and the other $10 was spent on seeds. For the rest, I got old seeds out of the freezer from previous years a...