Today, I’m going to tell you why I ditched birth control and how to prevent pregnancy without it. First of all, I believe that every woman should be fully informed of ALL her options before making a decision concerning what type of birth control she wishes to use. And I don’t just mean fully informed…
I don’t know about you, but I live in the SOUTH, where it is hot and humid for most of the year. A good deodorant can become your best friend. And a natural antiperspirant? Even better. I’m not saying that this will keep you from sweating, but the arrowroot powder does help. The baking soda…
On New Years, I started a hair care experiment using ONLY WATER to wash my hair. I’m calling this water-washing. SEE POST ONE. No shampoo. No conditioner. No anti-frizz. No anti-humidity spray. No curling mousse. No baking soda. No apple cider vinegar. JUST. WATER. Well, filtered water. I wouldn’t wash treated city water, because there…
If you’re just beginning to cook Indian food, you will need some essential spices for Indian cooking. It is best to buy spices in bulk, and I typically buy mine in half pound to 2 pound sizes, depending on the spice and it’s frequency of use. For example, I use more cumin and coriander than…
Pho, or Vietnamese noodle soup, has gained much popularity in the U.S. over the last couple of decades. The big cities on the west coast, populated with so many Asian immigrants and with a constant influx of tourists, have turned pho into a hip, cool dish to eat. Many of my school friends would have…
For those of you who don’t know (and by the end of this, you’ll wish you’d have known sooner), the Mooncup is a brand of menstrual cup made from medical grade silicone that is worn during a menstrual period. It is reusable and awesome for SOOO many reasons. I first heard of the Mooncup from…