#Natural living

[departmentofinteriors]

salmon creek farm

[halljavalge]

Source: artfasad.com

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[jessica-marie-baumgartner]

[healthilyathome]

Phases of the Menstrual Cycle.

Depending on how you look at it, there are either two or four phases of the menstrual cycle. We often think of it as four phases, each one getting it's own week. When we look at our hormones though, there's really only two, the follicular phase and the luteal phase. Ovulation is the tipping point between the two.

The follicular phase refers to the Follicle Stimulating hormone, which prompts follicles to form in your ovaries. It starts on the first day of your period, not the week after, and ends the day of ovulation (roughly day 14). While it's true you have the possibility to get pregnant for about five days, that doesn't mean you're ovulating that whole time. Your hormones do shift to make your body habitable for a baby to grow, but an egg only releases once.

Once ovulation occurs, the follicle closes off. It starts releasing the Luteinizing hormone and starts getting your body ready for pregnancy. The lining of your uterus starts thickening to keep the egg safe.

If you didn't get pregnant, the body reabsorbs the egg and the lining sheds. This is your period which restarts the whole cycle for the next month.

Every woman's cycle varies slightly, 28 days is just an approximate amount of time. Sometimes hormone disorders/imbalances can cause major variations. Sometimes it's as simple as waiting it out like during postpartum, and sometimes it requires more work to fix like PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) or Endometriosis.

This has been sitting in my drafts for at least two months. It's not perfectly how I want it, but I don't want to see it in my drafts anymore lol. I want to do a dedicated post for each phase just going into a tiny bit more info and some recommendations. So be on the lookout for those coming soon!

[thesilicontribesman]

Aber Falls Ancient Woodland and Waterfalls, Abergwyngregyn, Wales

[cottagelvx]

Step inside this enchanting tiny home and feel the warmth of a space that radiates comfort and personal expression. The rustic wooden walls enclose a sanctuary filled with vibrant, tribal textiles, each detail telling a story of craftsmanship and connection to the earth. Plush pillows and layered patterns draw you into the built-in daybed, where you can curl up with a good book as soft light filters through the forest outside. With its open yet intimate design, this tiny retreat proves that even the smallest spaces can be filled with big style and soul. Every corner whispers of a life lived in harmony with nature, where simplicity meets artistry in the most inviting of ways.

[takashi-10-facts]

Todays TEN FACT:

Wash your produce in a salt and baking soda rinse! The alkalinity can help wash off the pesticides rather than vinegar acidic nature. Sources: admin washing wild foods!

I dunno why the other image is so low quality. I PERSONALLY dont like using baking soda AND vinegar cause the chemical reaction essentially makes water (akaline + acidic = basic)

[naturallifestyleoptimization]

2025 New Year Inspirational Message: Embrace the Power Of Routines & Social Media Breaks This Year! https://medium.com/@naturallifestyleoptimization/2025-new-year-inspirational-message-embrace-the-power-of-routines-social-media-breaks-this-year-35d6d71f9aad

[jen-lai]

En las pequeñas cosas esta la magia

[departmentofinteriors]

[halljavalge]

Source: Lizzie Best

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[mutalieju]

bathroom drain wheat

[healthilyathome]

All Purpose Cleaner

There are many ways to approach all purpose cleaners. Technically you could use just water to clean something. As long as there's no grease or dirt particles on something it is clean, but that doesn't mean we should really be comfortable with that level of clean 😂 I use vinegar most often because it's the most simple, but I have a few recipes to choose from.

Vinegar Cleaner:

This really is the most simple option, but that doesn't mean it doesn't work extremely well!

1 part Vinegar (I love infused vinegar)

1 part Water

15 drops Essential Oil (optional, if using infused vinegar you may not find this necessary)

Castile Soap Cleaner:

If you don't feel like things are clean without a bit of soap this recipe is perfect for you! It's still incredibly simple to make.

2 cup Filtered Water

2-4 tablespoons Castile Soap

15 drops of whatever essential oil (optional, if you buy a scented castile soap you might not find this necessary)

These are great cleaners for basic cleaning to get the grime off, but neither have real sanitizing power. Isopropyl alcohol (also called rubbing alcohol) is amazing for disinfecting.

Disinfecting Cleaner:

This is great for cleaning with a bit of disinfecting power, but this is also an amazing glass cleaner!

1 cup Filtered Water

1/2 cup Vinegar

1/2 cup Isopropyl Alcohol

15 drops Essential Oil (optional, if using infused vinegar you may not find this necessary)

[northbirdblog]

Easy Recipe to Make Your Own Laundry Detergent!

Costs next to nothing, and does a wonderful job leaving your clothes clean and fresh!

[avalon-princesss]

Grow a garden. That's it. That's the post.