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How To Make Lilac Sugar

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This blog post may contain affiliate links, which means that I may receive a small percentage of the sale if you choose to purchase something from the links at no extra cost to you. This is because  Mama Needs Money, Too! This seemed like such an easy AND pretty DIY that I had to make it for myself! Though I didn’t take as many pictures as I normally would, the process is pretty self explanatory. First pick your lilacs! I found this wasp hanging out in the flowers in my basket while I was picking them. She was very photogenic and agreed to leave me alone while I collected my flowers, so long as I also left her alone too. I collected enough bunches to make at least a cup of just the flowers, no steam or leaves.  Time to separate the flowers! You want to make sure you keep any green bits out of this mix as they can have a bitter taste.  Layer it up! Now all you have to do is put a layer of sugar on the bottom of your jar, then pile a layer of your lilac flowers on top of that. Once you h

How To Gain Followers On Instagram ORGANICALLY!

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I get DM’s on Instagram asking how I got to where I am today with my follower count all the time! Now, let me just start this off by saying your follower count,does NOT define who or what you are. Please do not measure your value on your followers or likes or comments or what have you. You are perfect as you are! With that being said, I understand that being an Instagram Influencer seems like the “cool” online job that everyone wants. Which yeah, it is fun! I get a chance to express my creativity with my pictures and editing style, and I use mine as a little micro blog to help support other moms who may be suffering from postpartum mood and anxiety disorders. So yeah, I really do love what I do! What helps me with being able to continue on being an Influencer while being a stay at home mom, is my followers and how they engage with me and vise versa. There are many ways that you can kind of “cheat the system” and have a higher follower count, but that will not help you in the lo

Why I’m STILL Breastfeeding My Two Year Old.

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Breastfeeding is a journey I don’t think I will ever forget. I was able to breastfeed my oldest son for a year, and he pretty much just self weaned. That kid was so easy! I could go on! My second son on the other hand, he turned two in June 2019 and he’s STILL just a nursing away! He always walks up to me and says “Boob please!” and then attempts to rip off my shirt. Without rambling on and on about my boys, let’s get on into WHY I’m STILL breastfeeding my two year old son! Let’s begin. First and for most Because it’s my f***ing body! Yeah I had to go there. But if you are reading this because someone sent it it you, they are just trying to say “I’m breastfeeding, because I can.” And honestly, that’s the only thing that matters! It makes him happy, no matter what! For my son, it’s comforting. If he falls down; boobs. If he bounces his head off the table for the 10,000th time this week; boobs. Him and his brother are fighting? Boobs! His plate is t