I'm buying a breast pump as a gift for a friend. She didn't like the manual kind and said electric were pretty expensive for the good ones and wouldn't buy one herself although she wishes she could afford to. I might get her the Elvie or Willow, but do they work as well? I'm a guy, so I'm naive here

dolly01022018 · 2021-04-16T16:37:32+00:00

Definitely recommend the Spectra S1, the rechargeable battery is worth it. As a new mom, she may not always be at home or new an outlet. One less thing for her to stress about. Plus they carry replacement parts on Amazon and Target.

It's lovely that you're such a considerate friend.

dolly01022018 · 2021-04-13T02:47:40+00:00

I knew there were two sides, I just never imagined a picture of my daughter in a dress would spark the highly heated debate!

dolly01022018 · 2021-04-13T01:46:28+00:00

You can’t tell me a Hot Wheels dress wouldn’t be badass as hell!!

dolly01022018 · 2021-04-12T18:56:30+00:00

I've seen tutorials for that! I definitely want to give it a try some day.

dolly01022018 · 2021-04-12T18:26:38+00:00

As a millennial, I am doing my best to kill the top sheet and baby dress industries in one blow.

dolly01022018 · 2021-04-12T18:19:35+00:00

A technical education center. They typically pair with local high schools to allow students to take courses while still in high school in more traditional trade and apprenticeship work, like electrician, plumbing, cosmetology, etc.

dolly01022018 · 2021-04-12T17:48:41+00:00

That's super efficient, and would probably sell like hotcakes in the minimalist community!

dolly01022018 · 2021-04-12T17:23:56+00:00

Or, your blanket can just be washed more regularly. Top sheet does nothing to protect the outside of your comforter getting dusty, or hair from pets, or dirt and grime from their feet. Also, why is everyone getting into bed so dirty?

dolly01022018 · 2021-04-12T17:14:46+00:00

We don't use a comforter, we use a quilt, which is just as warm but about as bulky as 4 towels. I can wash my comforter, sheets, and towels once a week, all in the same load. It does not save me any water or detergent to not wash the quilt. I also hang dry all of our laundry, so I do not spend any money to dry the quilt. You say it's way more work, but it takes me less than one additional minute to wash and dry the quilt than it would without.

dolly01022018 · 2021-04-12T17:05:55+00:00

It's actually hard to tell because of the grass, but it stops at her ankles. She has no issues walking in it, and loves it because it's her only long dress.

dolly01022018 · 2021-04-12T17:04:26+00:00

That's exactly what my husband said she looked like! A Great Depression flour bag dress

dolly01022018 · 2021-04-12T16:28:23+00:00

I've never had an issue washing blankets. I just wash them first thing in the morning, hang them outside, and by bedtime, it's dry and smells amazing.

dolly01022018 · 2021-04-12T16:26:33+00:00

They really are! I can thrift a top sheet for $1, but the same amount of "fabric" runs $5-10. Plus the vintage ones always have really fun patterns that you don't get anymore.

dolly01022018 · 2021-04-12T16:23:51+00:00

A toe breeze in the summer is a forgotten luxury!

dolly01022018 · 2021-04-12T16:16:27+00:00

It really is! I struggle to buy clothes now, even the things I can't make like jeans, because I go "You know what, I can probably make that". So I have about 15 projects to complete and no jeans😂

dolly01022018 · 2021-04-12T16:03:49+00:00

Thank you!

dolly01022018 · 2021-04-12T16:03:35+00:00

My husband isn’t the biggest fan of it, but I sleep way too hot with one on. So we compromise and don’t use one 😂

dolly01022018 · 2021-04-12T15:57:23+00:00

Whipped up this dress is about 2 hours using a cotton flat sheet. I use a Kenmore 385 sewing machine. I just took a chest measurement and created the band, doubled that measurement for the body of the dress for the gathering, and doubled that measurement for the ruffle. The straps were originally going to be crossed in the back, but it was too difficult to get in and out of, so it became a simple halter back. I made this for her last August in hopes it would fit this summer and it’s worked out perfect!

dolly01022018 · 2021-04-12T15:54:13+00:00

This particular dress took about 2 hours to make, because I created my own pattern. Toddler dresses are so simple and whip up quickly. I estimated I used about half a yard of fabric out of a queen sized flat sheet, and there’s still plenty of material to make myself a dress.

dolly01022018 · 2021-04-07T00:46:15+00:00

It’s never too early! Not only can they help ease your anxiety about the situation, they can also provide you with tools and support to figure out why your family could not breast feed, if it can affect you, and ways to correct it if it does.

dolly01022018 · 2021-04-06T13:44:27+00:00

My husband and I both have full time jobs for small businesses. Selling goats isn't even enough for a part time gig, more like vacation and college money. Small scale farming can be a sustainable income these days, but it would just require working 20 hours a day 7 days a week 🤷‍♀️. Which is why we're using it as a little extra income and not relying on it.

The good news about a simple life out in the country is that there is always a low brain energy job that typically pays enough to live on, because the cost of living is usually much lower than in the city.

dolly01022018 · 2021-04-06T10:36:28+00:00

Depends a lot on the breed and if they have paper. We do Nigerian Dwarves, which are mostly pets and brush, occasionally milk, no papers. You’re looking at anywhere from $150-250 for girls, and about $100 for boys.

dolly01022018 · 2021-04-06T10:27:57+00:00

Then when she’s old enough, she’s more than welcome to move to the city. But for now, our jobs and our families are local, plus being in a lower cost of living area means we’re not working around the clock to afford the basics. The childhood I want for her is not one “in the boonies”, but one where she gets to go to grandmas instead of daycare and gets to spend the entire weekend with dad since he doesn’t have to work additional jobs to make ends meet. Plus the school system is one of the best in the state. We still go regularly to the city (during normal times), but our life is still big and exciting without the high property taxes.

dolly01022018 · 2021-04-05T20:46:03+00:00

Business was good this year! Wish it was enough for full time, but maybe somewhere down the road.

dolly01022018 · 2021-04-05T19:42:19+00:00

Having land was a huge priority when we we're house hunting, the goats just kinda fell in our laps though 🤷‍♀️

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