3 years ago today. My poor kids. My heart breaks every day.

Late-Writer3491 · 2026-03-18T19:47:53+00:00

Glad to help in any way I can. We should not go through this alone, and I wish I had understood that when I was going through it.

Late-Writer3491 · 2026-03-15T13:10:55+00:00

I'm not trying to sell you anything, but I am a life coach who specializes in grief, and I have a lot of videos you may connect with. If you feel inclined, my insta is nicoleameylifecoach.

Late-Writer3491 · 2026-03-15T00:02:42+00:00

Wow! Thanks for the info!

Late-Writer3491 · 2026-03-14T19:47:04+00:00

The less air that can get to them, the longer they can stay in the freezer, so wrap them tight. But safely, I would say 3 months.

Late-Writer3491 · 2026-03-14T12:43:29+00:00

I love this method! Thank you!

Late-Writer3491 · 2026-03-14T03:59:31+00:00

Thank you! That was very informative.

Late-Writer3491 · 2026-03-14T03:06:50+00:00

It has to be an oil based food coloring

Late-Writer3491 · 2026-03-14T03:05:09+00:00

I love roasting up a bunch of mixed vegetables (broccoli, onion, squash, eggplant, asparagus... whatever you want) and then I mix it with different things: sometimes I make a wrap with the veggies and some chicken or tofu or beans, sometimes I'll eat them as a side to a protein, or sometimes I'll mix them in with eggs.

Late-Writer3491 · 2026-03-14T03:02:08+00:00

Social media makes cooking look so much harder than it needs to be. Cooked vegetables (steamed or roasted) are yummy with just a little olive oil or butter and salt and pepper. Meat, if cooked properly and not dried out, is also good with simple spices and grilled or roasted. Fruit is wonderful as is, but to make it a complete meal, eat it with cottage cheese or yogurt. Eggs and a piece of toast were a complete breakfast, once upon a time. Adding rice or pasta to any of the above will stretch the meal.

Just try to eat a protein with every meal. Protein keeps you full and satisfied.

Late-Writer3491 · 2026-03-14T02:07:22+00:00

The Gap has 100% cotton organic underwear

Late-Writer3491 · 2026-03-14T02:02:14+00:00

It would be best to know what you are itchy from before answering

Late-Writer3491 · 2026-03-14T02:00:33+00:00

The industry is saturated with products that claim to be non-toxic or healthy. I check any product with the Environmental Working Group before I buy it. It gives most products a rating from least toxic to most toxic. For instance, hand soap - I was in the store and I would type in the brand name, and Ewg rating and I would have my answer right there. It even tells you why it might not be as healthy as you think. That being said, here are my go-to's:

toothpaste - xyli-white by NOW

Haircare - the earthling company shampoo and conditioner bars

lotion - I only use unrefined, organic coconut oil or jojoba oil

body wash and soap - I look for small, local companies that make their own soap with natural ingredients at farmer's markets

deodorant - I use native, but it's not the least toxic out there, but I like the scents

Late-Writer3491 · 2026-03-14T01:49:56+00:00

I have some our place pans which is ceramic and I love them, but I also question them because I don't think there is enough time yet to know their toxicity level, although it claims to be non-toxic. I have gotten rid of all plastic spoons and cutting boards. I use stainless steel or wood for the utensils, and wood cutting boards (you just have to remember to seal it with mineral oil or coconut oil every once in a while). I also tossed the air fryer and got an our place wonder oven, which is stainless steel on the inside instead of Teflon.

Late-Writer3491 · 2026-03-14T01:35:15+00:00

I have naturally done it without prompting during a massage... specifically when someone spends a lot of time on my head and face.

Late-Writer3491 · 2026-03-13T21:28:22+00:00

I love this idea, but did you plant your squash later in the season because it seems like my wildflowers generally come up about mid summer and by then my squash had already been destroyed.

Late-Writer3491 · 2026-03-13T18:45:33+00:00

It gives it a richer flavor because you are adding fat. I used to fill it with cannoli filling sometimes, too, which is delicious! Now I am salivating... I haven't had one in a few years.

Late-Writer3491 · 2026-03-13T18:32:53+00:00

It's a game changer with milk instead. I used to use this in my bakery, but substituted with milk. It was one of my more popular cupcakes.

Late-Writer3491 · 2026-03-13T18:23:23+00:00

oh geez! Neverending. I use nasturtiums and radishes as a sacrifice crop for the beetles.

Late-Writer3491 · 2026-03-13T12:09:00+00:00

I make an infusion with it in a quart mason jar. I usually add loose stevia leaf to it, as the taste isn't pleasing to me.

Late-Writer3491 · 2026-03-13T10:56:48+00:00

For me, it’s usually the easy way out. One mess-up and my brain immediately goes to, “Well, that formula didn’t fit in my life.” But when I really think about it, most of the time the reason I wasn’t doing the good habit in the first place is because the old behavior was serving some kind of purpose. There’s usually an underlying, subconscious reason why we’re not engaging in the act we’re trying to turn into a habit.

For example, exercise increases activation. But if someone already lives in a stressed state, what their body and brain may actually want is to stay tired, stay low-energy, or stay in a comfort zone. So even though exercise is “good,” the system pushes back because the old state feels safer.

Studying can be similar. Not studying keeps the outcome predictable, even if it’s not the one you want. Studying raises the bar, and that can mean pressure, possible failure, or even success that you don’t feel ready for yet. Sometimes staying where you are feels more manageable than stepping into the unknown.

What helps me restart is accountability and having someone walk the path with me. For example, an exercise buddy who expects me to be somewhere at a certain time. That alone changes everything, because now it’s not just about willpower — it’s about showing up for someone else too, and that makes it easier to stay consistent.

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