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Home births: How did COVID-19 change how women give birth? | Opinion

Home births: How did COVID-19 change how women give birth? | Opinion

Zoë Petersen, Deseret News In June of this year, Nicole Pytlinski Pimentel from Fort Mill, South Carolina, gave birth to her first child at home. She told me of the decision, “If you had told me five years ago, even a year ago, that I would have done this, I would have said absolutely not, this is crazy.” Pimentel is part of a growing trend of American women choosing to give birth at home in the years post-COVID-19. Earlier this month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released data showing that home births are at their highest level in 30...

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Sewing, knitting, and thinking about teen culture

Sewing, knitting, and thinking about teen culture

Do you mind more photos, from a different angle, of the sewing room? It’s where I’ve been holed up! And I cannot, of course, show you any pictures of the actual things I’m working on… Why does crafting inspiration only strike for me after Thanksgiving? I blame creative tardiness partially on the mild Fall we had, pulling me into the garden rather than the sewing room. All summer I could not concentrate much on knitting, nor did I have any thoughts about projects. Now, with little time left, I’m brimming over with ideas, and my newish crafting room (still in progress,...

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Notgrass History Curriculum: A Review of This Homeschool Program

Notgrass History Curriculum: A Review of This Homeschool Program

Are you looking for a comprehensive history curriculum for your homeschooled student or children? The Notgrass History curriculum offers an engaging and comprehensive look into the past that is sure to spark their curiosity. From ancient civilizations to the present day, this curriculum will explore the major events, people and ideas from all over the world. It is designed to help your child develop critical thinking skills while uncovering the story of human existence. I have particularly chosen to review Notgrass History as I’ve heard from multiple sources that this program is exceptional and people love using it. Let’s take...

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Sleigh Ride Knit Sock Pattern!

Sleigh Ride Knit Sock Pattern!

.wp-block-image img {max-width: 100%;} img {height: auto;} Sleigh Ride Knit Sock Pattern! is a post from Confessions of a Homeschooler. If you’ve enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Erica on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest! Also be sure to stop by her Community to join the discussion or her Store to see her latest items! I have another fun holiday sock pattern to share with you today! These are the Sleigh Ride Socks, and they’re so soft and squishy that they are certain to be the perfect holiday gift! The pattern includes three sizing options (sm., med., lg.), written...

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VLOGMAS is Here! (Part 1)

VLOGMAS is Here! (Part 1)

.wp-block-image img {max-width: 100%;} img {height: auto;} VLOGMAS is Here! (Part 1) is a post from Confessions of a Homeschooler. If you’ve enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Erica on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest! Also be sure to stop by her Community to join the discussion or her Store to see her latest items! Happy December friends! It’s time for VLOGMAS! If you’re new to our site, vlogmas is where we upload daily vlogs sharing all of our fun holiday content for the month of December! So grab a cup of tea, and enjoy some holiday fun! Watch...

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