Glean: (verb) to collect or gather anything little by little or slowly. I glean the web, gathering bits of information, links, photos and quotes. Here are some bits that I gleaned. Enjoy!
» Dealing with Fear from Mothering: Pretty good article, basic fear management. It kind of reminds me of something Dalia Carella said at a recent belly dance workshop I attended, “I tell all my students to remember two things: Don’t Panic.”
Before you add “fear of having fear slow down my upcoming labor” to the list of things you are already worried about, know that it is really the inability to express fear that is the problem. Feeling fear is completely normal.
» Not the Kind of House for a Home Birth from Mothering: Another one from mothering, these topics have kind of been on my mind lately. This part sums up my thinking about home birth. The idea of not having to commute during labor feels right.
Not only would I have to do some serious tidying up before, but I’d also have to wash all those sheets afterwards. The Birth Center, on the other hand, offered maid service. A lot like checking into a hotel, one with Mary Cassatt prints on the walls, a spotless bathroom, even a Jacuzzi. But every pregnancy has its own irresistible cravings (lemon squares, red licorice, grapefruit juice), and this time mine was home.
» Turn a Hoodie into an Improvised Laptop Bag from Lifehacker
» D&D alignments for the Big Lebowski from BuzzFeed
» Saral Transfer Paper from Cool Tools: I usually charcoal the back of white paper and make my own carbon copy paper, but this stuff looks really cool.
» 1 Chicken, 17 Healthy Meals, $26 Bucks, No Mayo from Cheap, Healthy, Good: Impressive!! I wish I liked chicken more. I may have to try this. Though I’d probably go with an organic free-range chicken, despite the cost. Chicken meat is gross, especially when you think about how many of them are raised.
» DIY Crib top changing table from Ed and Brooke: This would be a nice solution. Great design!
» Homemade Pretzels from A Southern Fairytale: Yummy! This makes me hungry.
These pretzels are soft and chewy on the inside and golden brown and crispy on the outside and they’re so easy to make that you can make them anytime at home.
» Establishing routines from Unclutterer: Chris and I have discussed how great it would be if we could establish some routines around our home before the baby arrives. I think it will help smooth the transition to parenthood. This article offers some great starting points.
» The Best Meatloaf I’ve Ever Had from The Amateur Gourmet: What? Okay, I’m hungry. This looks like an awesome recipe. I have never made meat loaf but this video makes me want to make this…now!
All images and links have been found and collected from the internet as inspiration for those viewing. Copyright still belongs to the owner or creator of each work. I don’t receive any financial benefit from posting them.
