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rael pads - reusable menstrual products

Rael Cloth Pads & Reusable Menstrual Products

Rael ... reusable menstrual products About Rael's Reusable Menstrual Products Rael are the only pads that I've tried that are made from organic cotton. They are very dependable reusable pads, and I use them faithfully during each cycle. Rael also partners with Happy Period to help donate period products to women in need. When you use the hashtag #HappyPeriodsForAll on an Instagram post, Rael makes a donati[...]

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A Review of Bear Necessities Reusable Cloth Pads by West Coast Dipes

West Coast Dipes makes some of the BEST cloth diapers I have ever used for my son. Their reusable cloth pads line for mamas, called Bear Necessities, wasn't a far stretch for them, and I'm glad they did. About Bear Necessities Pads Can I brag on my friends, y'all? I met the owners of Crunchy Boutique when my son was a year old. One of the owners, Lauren, had a one year old son at the time, too. She and her[...]

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Aisle pads review - resuable cloth pads

Aisle Pads Review – The Best Reusable Cloth Pads

A sustainable period can be achieved in many ways, but my favorite is through reusable cloth pads. I've tried multiple brands. Aisle's pads are one of the best there are. Here's why...

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7 Things To Do at Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark in Texas

An indoor waterpark sounds like a blast on it's own, but once you discover all that the Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark has to offer, you'll understand why it's so GRAND! We were greeted at the door with a, "Welcome to Summer!" It's always warm at 85 degrees inside the Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark, and it feels AMAZING! The warmth felt especially inviting on the drizzly and freezing day that my family visited. I[...]

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Boston’s Shed Defender

Boston the hairless dog Boston has not made an official appearance on the blog, but he is our spoiled puppy who loves snuggles and blankets.  He is an American Hairless Rat Terrier.  90% of the time this dude is cold!  Not having hair can take a big toll on such a little fellow.  He has a shirt for every day of the week, so it is actually pretty uncommon to see him without clothes on.  Whether he has on a t[...]

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Beauty Counter’s Progression Toward Safer Green Beauty Products

"This (green beauty) is about progress—not perfection. Because every little bit counts." Beauty Counter is brand after my own heart.  They let their users know that a sustainable beauty routine is about progression, not perfection.  Unlike many other advanced nations, the United States has not yet prohibited beauty corporations from using many ingredients that have been found to be harmful to our health.  [...]

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We absolutely loved walking through the lights at @tianyulightsdallas - they were so mesmerizing 🤩 

You can visit too in the Dallas, TX area (Grand Prairie) until Jan. 18, 2026 🤩✨
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We absolutely loved walking through the lights at @tianyulightsdallas - they were so mesmerizing 🤩 You can visit too in the Dallas, TX area (Grand Prairie) until Jan. 18, 2026 🤩✨
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First ever hockey game and it was a win!

Great game @dallasstars ✨
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First ever hockey game and it was a win! Great game @dallasstars ✨
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Gotta try again next year with my peas… But for now I’m still eating good lol. Thank you Aunti Lil! 🤩🥣🫛🫘
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Gotta try again next year with my peas… But for now I’m still eating good lol. Thank you Aunti Lil! 🤩🥣🫛🫘
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Happy anniversary to us! 💚

Happy #LovingDay to all 🫶🏾

And yes, we got married on Loving Day on purpose lol. I can be extra. That’s why ya love me 🥰🫶🏾
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Happy anniversary to us! 💚 Happy #LovingDay to all 🫶🏾 And yes, we got married on Loving Day on purpose lol. I can be extra. That’s why ya love me 🥰🫶🏾
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Discarding the top of strawberries has been the norm my entire life. But why?

Eating the tops of strawberries is one tiny sustainable change that didn’t take a lot of effort. 

What’s one small eco-conscious change you’ve implemented that made you say “Why didn’t I think of this before?!” 💡✨

#foodwaste #sustainablelivingtips #ecofriendlyliving
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Discarding the top of strawberries has been the norm my entire life. But why? Eating the tops of strawberries is one tiny sustainable change that didn’t take a lot of effort. What’s one small eco-conscious change you’ve implemented that made you say “Why didn’t I think of this before?!” 💡✨ #foodwaste #sustainablelivingtips #ecofriendlyliving
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