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Crochet Hamantaschen - Oznei Haman - Triangle Cookie

via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmbWDWrXkz0

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A mini crochet vlog. What are you working on today? #crochetvlog

via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pBNGOgFhYo

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הפרשת תרומות ועשרות taking trumot and Marston via

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Milksaver VS. Nuhborn! Early Breastfeeding Products Review and Winner! @laughlikelilach via

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After completing my whole30 experience in December, I found a great number of obvious benefits that spanned from better mood to more self-efficacy in the kitchen. These are referred to as non-scale victories, or NSVs!

If you’re considering taking on the whole 30, take the time to sit down and write/type what you hope to gain. Then come back to it at the end and see what happened.

Here’s a list of my #nsv. Let me know how yours went if you’ve done a whole 30, or what you might hope to gain from doing one. If you’re thinking about doing it, then plan plan plan, shop shop, cook, cook and then DO IT!

Excitement about trying new vegetables- If it’s roasted, I’m in! Acorn squash, kale, butternut squash cubes, cauliflower, eggplant and on and on.

Spending time with my husband, cooking and prepping food.

Feeling that my average mood increased.

Pride and self-efficacy in cooking new dishes and creating some of my own too.

Fitting into older dresses- that I haven’t worn since before having kids!

Increased self-worth; us moms really have to take time for self-care and I felt this was an ultimate act of helping myself feel better and eat better.

My ring swiveling around my finger- kind of annoying actually- but HEY!

Change in my grocery shopping habits- releasing guilt on spending on healthy food; avoiding the many bread, crackers or sauces I used to buy and instead buying lots of produce, nuts, fish and meat.

Making it clear to me what’s “worth it” and what isn’t. Actually turning down offers for cakes, ice cream or chocolate when it’s just not my favorite or not expected. This is an unexpected and greatly welcome change in my habits.

Planning my lunches, dinners, breakfasts and snacks- in other words being more mindful about planning this part of my life (Hello, food is kind of important!).

Congratulations to me! I've completed the whole30 with this last dinner as the bang. Made these beautiful "no fuss" salmon cakes and called them latkes! My toddler had a kick out of that! And I couldn't be prouder of my #nsv of being creative in the kitchen, increasing my kitchen self-efficacy, preparing my lunches for work and generally succeeding at this challenge. 30 days of consciousness. 30 days of connecting my mind, body, food, mood, cravings, sleep pattern, energy level and feeling awesome! #foodfreedomforever #happyhannukah #latkes #salmoncakes #whole30 #ididit #youcantoo #whole30dinner

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There’s more and more and I can definitely see myself doing another round for re-balancing in the future.

Thanks for reading!

Let’s connect!

Lilach

My Whole30 Part 2: My #NSV List After completing my whole30 experience in December, I found a great number of obvious benefits that spanned from better mood to more self-efficacy in the kitchen.

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Meal Prep and Food: My Whole30 Experience Part 1

Meal Prep and Food: My Whole30 Experience Part 1

In December of 2016 I finally committed to doing a whole30, a healthy eating “reset” that focuses on clean, whole eating and the way food fuels and nourishes your body. The idea that it wasn’t about losing weight, but about figuring out your relationship with food and discovering your unique food sensitivities, really resonated with me. I had a feeling that dairy was not friend, and maybe bread…

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Spectra S2 Breastpump Vs. Medela Pump In Style Review ~ Bonus Freezer Storage Tip

Spectra S2 Breastpump Vs. Medela Pump In Style Review ~ Bonus Freezer Storage Tip

Battle of the Pumps! What good fortune that my insurance will pay for a new pump! I was very happy to know that I could get a new breast pump during my second pregnancy. With my older daughter, I was using the Medela Pump in Style, which was good and got the job done. BUT, for my new baby my new choice, Spectra S2 Pump is the hands-down winner for me! The user-friendly design and superior pumping…

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I accidentally superglued my fingers together today.

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happens all the time!

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Hidden Green Smoothie

Recently, I posted about my green smoothie recipe, which I have really do enjoy, but some days I’d prefer something sweeter. “Hiding the greens” by introducing another sweeter ingredient like blueberries in this case, or strawberries, mangos, melon-whatever catches your fancy, or happens to be on sale that week- makes it a little more palatable and attractive for my toddler too! Blueberries with…

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Protecting my infant's hearing at my best friend's wedding! #hearingconservation #audiologist #brandnewbaby

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compliments

Remember that feeling when someone compliments your skills, or how nicely you treated a patient, or that you made a difference in their day...and then be that generous when you notice it in someone else. 

Don’t feel awkward about it- just think of how it feels on the receiving end. 

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PSA

Dear doctors and medical students of all stripes and specialties everywhere:

Breastfeeding is really awesome and also really hard. It’s a huge commitment, especially for working/student moms, to be the source of food for a baby. And American culture undermines it at almost every turn.

Do me a favor and download an app called lactamed. There is a lot of misinformation and “we’ve always done it this way” that can fuck up breastfeeding. Ex: women are frequently told to pump and dump after general anesthesia when they actually don’t have to! Or women are frequently told to pump and dump after having an alcoholic beverage. False!! Not necessary! Many women do not have oversupply, many struggle with undersupply and there are ways to help increase it, both pharmacological and nonpharmacological.

We did not get any education about breastfeeding at my school and many pediatricians and ob’s aren’t much better educated. Nursing women will be patients of everyone. Support and advocate for your breastfeeding patients and colleagues in the clinic and hospital, especially those in resource poor areas. Help them find breastfeeding support groups. I’m part of one on facebook and it really helped me keep nursing, especially in the early days when it is the hardest.

Formula is not evil or harmful, but breastmilk is the best food for babies.

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Signal boost!

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Since I’m in the nursery this month and our hospital is working towards baby friendly designation (so we get extensive training on breastfeeding) I’d like to add a few resources if I may.

Your Guide to Breastfeeding is an amazing resource for new moms and those who want to learn about the basics of breastfeeding. We give this to all our new moms. Also available in Spanish and Chinese. 

Lactimed as mentioned above is a great resource where you can determine if certain meds are safe to use while breastfeeding and offers alternatives if available. It’s also available as an app which I feel like is easier to use. 

Breastfeeding resources provides breastfeeding basics, common concerns, and trusted breastfeeding resources for mothers. 

For those of you who like videos, the ABCs of Breastfeeding is a fantastic resource. 

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Thanks for the links!!!

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Healthy alternatives to “it’s okay”:

I appreciate your apology.

Please make sure it doesn’t happen again.

I am working on forgiving you.

Apology accepted.

Thank you, but I am still having trouble accepting your apology.

Please do better next time.

I can see that.

We’ll need to work together to move on from this.

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Back to it!

It felt so good to get back behind the audiometer today. First day of clinic after a six week break. Saw hearing aid dispenses. Troubleshooting. Play audiometer and COR/ VRA. Baby abr. Adults from a group home accompanied by their aids. I'm so blessed that in this job I can interact with so many different people in a day and have something significant to contribute to their lives. I feels really good to know I can connect to so many people. My skills came right back- even though some things had to be reminded, it still was like 'oh ya!' I can do this! How's everyone else doing? Back to school. I hope whatever you're doing it's gratifying and enjoyable. And even though I'm starving and my feet hurt a lot after my first day back "on", I'm excited for these opportunities. Smiles!

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1000 FOLLOWER GIVEAWAY

i passed 1000 followers about a month ago, and i wanted to do something to thank you guys for being here and pumping that study iron with me! so, here is a lil somethin’ somethin’ from me to (4 of) you in the hopes that it’ll aid you on your academic/life journey. :))

from the upper left in a clockwise direction, here are the ~prize packs~:

london

white/orange polka dot pencil case

designpub decor set for hanging photographs: includes twine and 14 mini clothespins

4 pilot ‘juice’ gel pens, 0.5mm in: metallic violet, metallic green, metallic blue, and metallic pink

lumina-twin highlighters: 3 green/yellow, 3 blue/yellow

cute ass woodland flora and fauna stickers!

pilot ‘g-2′ gel pen, 0.38mm

ultra-simple mechanical pencil, 0.7mm lead

sandy london notebook, 3 sections: blank, black, lined

m&g 4b eraser

lil apple keychain!

sheep notepad (you can’t see but the sheep have little daisies sticking out of them uwu)

sausage dogs in t-shirts socks!!

rome

blue sticky notes

must-have fruit push pins, set of 20

4 monami ‘plus-pen s’ pens in: green (but it looks yellow), blue, pink, orange

lumina-twin highlighters: 3 green/yellow, 3 blue/yellow

cute ass woodland flora and fauna stickers!

pilot ‘g-2′ gel pen, 0.38mm

pentel ‘caplet’ mechanical pencil, 0.5mm

pink rome notebook, 3 sections: blank, black, lined

m&g 4b eraser

lil apple keychain!

sheep notepad (you can’t see but the sheep are wearing scarves ahh)

patterned socks

paris

pink sticky notes

must-have fruit push pins, set of 20

4 pilot ‘juice’ gel pens, 0.5mm in: baby pink, light blue, orange, and pastel green

lumina-twin highlighters: 3 green/yellow, 3 blue/yellow

cute ass woodland flora and fauna stickers!

pilot ‘g-2′ gel pen, 0.38mm

pentel ‘caplet’ mechanical pencil, 0.5mm

green paris notebook, 3 sections: blank, black, lined

m&g 2b eraser

lil watermelon keychain!

sheep notepad (now the sheep have leaves in their wool!!)

penguins j chillin’ with CACTI socks

no city this time just a hip looking girl

white and black eye pencil case

designpub decor set for hanging photographs: includes twine and 14 mini clothespins

4 monami ‘plus-pen s’ pens in: turquoise, red, green, and purple

lumina-twin highlighters: 3 green/yellow, 3 blue/yellow

cute ass woodland flora and fauna stickers!

pilot ‘g-2′ gel pen, 0.38mm

ultra-simple mechanical pencil, 0.7mm lead

red notebook with a girl on the cover in a hat idk i think she looks really cool, 3 sections: blank, black, lined

m&g 2b eraser

lil watermelon keychain

sheep notepad (ROSES in the sheep’s WOOL oh my GOODNESS)

patterned socks

whew ok that was a mouthful - onto the important things now!

rules + deadline

must be following me (this is for my followers, after all)

1 reblog = 1 entry, you can reblog as many times as you want

likes do not count as entries, only bookmarks

no giveaway blogs

giveaway closes december 5th, 12am (gmt+8, china time)

have your ask box open or else i won’t be able to contact you!

the 4 winners must respond within 48 hours. after those 2 days have passed, i will pick new winners

you will get to choose your pack - 1st winner gets to choose from the 4 packs, 2nd winner gets to choose from the remaining 3, and so on until the 4th winner gets what’s left

notes

i will be using a random number generator to pick the winner

open internationally, just make sure i can ship to your country and you’re comfortable giving me your address

(if you’re under 18, check with whoever is in charge of you to make sure they’re cool with that address thing)

s+h fees will all be paid by me

i have no idea why some of the images above are better quality and some are shit?? sorry about that, man. if you want more photos of anything (inside the notebooks, swatches of the pens, etc..) i’d be happy to provide, just let me know!

more questions? ask here!

G O O D   L U C K !

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Superposing Star Polygons | Source

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gotta write a research paper for astronomy now whoops

shouldn’t be too hard tbh

done

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