The Purist
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Documentary Premiere: The Last Tourist
The Last Tourist Explores Both the Negative and Positive Aspects of World Travel EcoTourism is a bit of an oxymoron. How can you be environmentally conscious while actively travelling, shopping, and consuming? To be blunt, I don’t believe there is a perfect, net-zero way to approach tourism and vacation travelling—unless your mode of transport is…
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Six Tips to Reduce Swelling After a C-section or Giving Birth
Nothing Could Have Prepared Me For the Level Of Swelling That I Experienced… When it comes to research, I thought I had studied all the possible scenarios for giving birth. Well, it turns out I missed a big one: many women’s bodies swell after giving birth. And if you’ve had a Caesarean, the swelling is…
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Why I’m Not Buying New Clothes in 2022
I’ll Be Shopping Secondhand and Vintage Only In an effort to both reduce how much I’m consuming and to demonstrate that secondhand fashion is just as desirable as freshly manufactured items, I am challenging myself to purchase only secondhand items this year! My husband had a good chuckle when I told him last November about…
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The Two-Thirds Rule: The Ideal Outfit Formula for Petites and Kibbe Classics
Use the Two-Thirds Rule to Visually Create Length and a Graceful Appearance The Two-Thirds dressing rule is one of the best (IMO) styling tips for Petites! It’s also a great rule to follow for Gamine, Classic, and Romantic Kibbe body types who would like to appear more streamlined. Dressing any of these body types may…
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A Hopeful Second Trimester Recap
The Second Trimester Was Probably The Easiest… And that’s no surprise! Most experienced mothers always say the second trimester is the best part of pregnancy. Your symptoms decrease, you start sporting a little baby bump, and you get to see the first images of your new babe. This article is the second in my pregnancy…
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Heartwarming Vegan Banana Bread Muffin Recipe
My Easy Vegan Banana Bread Recipe This is a simple vegan banana bread muffin (or loaf) recipe that’s pretty flexible. I will use what I have on hand, so feel free to swap out one type of flour for another or try adding dry fruits instead of nuts. The end result is a slightly crispy…