Tuesday, May 24, 2016

Free Computer Science Courses for Little People +

MIT OpenCourseWare

OCW makes the materials used in MIT's subjects. For the FREE!!
http://ocw.mit.edu/index.htm

Scratch

Create animations, stories, and games. Then share with the world!
Scratch.mit.edu

Tech Rocket

Create a Tech Rocket Account and access tech courses like Python, JavaScript, and Hour of Code designed for kids and teens ages 10 to 18. So far my children have enjoyed taking courses in Minecraft.

https://www.techrocket.com



Stencil

We are learning how to create video games using Stencyl.
https://www.udemy.com/create-video-games-with-stencyl-beginners/

FYI Stencyl is the fastest and easiest way to create video games without code. Download free at
http://stencyl.com/features/


Java 

This is a beginners course in Java computer programming language.
https://www.udemy.com/java-the-beginners-series/

Ruby

Learn the Basics of Programming with Ruby programming language used for all kinds of programs like desktop applications and websites.
http://www.hackety.com

Code

Learn to code with fun and simple exercises that feel like games at Code Academy!
https://www.codecademy.com

Learn to code by playing a fun game.
http://codecombat.com




Another awesome coding site at www.crunchzilla.com/code-monster


20 hour courses for computer science!
https://studio.code.org

Learn to build websites, apps, and games with free trial at https://www.codeavengers.com

Khan Academy has lots of free math courses and so much more! My 8 year old son did an animation class!
https://www.khanacademy.org/computing/computer-programming

Tinker courses aren't free, but we chose the subscription because it was way cool and affordable....well the children won me over with talks of needing mods and changing skins on Minecraft.  Then Jaice said, "You're the coolest mom ever!" :)  Some activities on the site are free... Tinker uses interlocking blocks of code to make coding accessible to beginners. https://www.tynker.com






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My Natural Birth Story with Baby Number 4

It's so fitting that I would birth Baby Roni during the 5 planet retrograde. I experienced both death and birth at the deepest levels!



 I awoke around 4 am as my body contracted making way for a human to be pushed out of my body. I felt overwhelmed with pain and fear. Surely I can't do this! Surely I'm not strong enough! I looked at my husband, and I said, "Forget about this natural birth stuff just take me to the hospital for the epidural! I'm not going to be able to do this!" He turned to me, and said, "Yes, you can do this!" I squeezed his hand, soaking in his knowing of me in between him getting the 3 boys into the car to make way to the birthing center.

 With each wave of pain I went through rounds of I can't followed by this other part of me...this part that seemed like a crazy stranger just barely out of reach whom I must make at home inside my mind...saying O for open...release...on the other side of this is baby... I swirled my head around to find my moment of surrender.

 My water broke getting into the car. On the ride to the birthing center, I felt hell sweating down my face. I said, "I FEEL LIKE PUSHING!!" With hub begging, "No, not yet...baby just 1 more minute!"  I'm was thinking whatever you say....but if she comes n the car so be it! At the birthing center, I had a good hour of pushing because she was turned facing the sun. The midwife didn't know how far dilated I was because my cervix was wrapped around the baby?! She comforted me by saying, "You can have this baby now what are you waiting for?" sure...that sounds easy lol 

  I squeezed a lot of hands! In the end I sat on the toilet holding hubby in front of me. I pushed with my whole being and felt the most satisfying pressure of her head crowning. Then the I was reborn in me that can do all things....the courageous, beautiful, full of life me that lives just on the other side of 5 hr labor, fear, pain, blood, and tears.

 Now the me lives who wishes I would've made Hubby get it on video and take more pics of all the rawness but that me better stfu!!  Baby Roni

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Saturday, May 14, 2016

My Favorite Free Samples

Recently, I've been using coupons, cash rebates, and freebies! :) It's been fun...well, someone's  fun is another's hell.... But lately, I've been saving money, and making money in more passive ways along this road of Health, Wealth, and Wisdom. I just birthed a precious baby girl a little over 2 weeks ago, Baby Roni, so I've been looking for prosperity I can create even from my bed. And who doesn't love free stuff. I lean on the healthier side when picking my free items. There are things you couldn't even pay me to give my family! Tip* I created a special email for all my free samples registrations that way I can keep them separate from cluttering my main email.


May 24, 2016

Lactation Support Drink mix


This premium Lactation Support Drink mix came in the mail, and I was pretty stoked!! It's made with healthy ingredients like Fennel Seed, Fenugreek, etc. for milk nutrition and to help increase milk supply.



May 15, 2016


Free POISE STARTER PACK


Get two different free zipper bags to choose from along with free samples of liners or pads. 

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Free Lego Magazine Subscription    

Join the Lego Club, and subscribe to the Lego Club Magazine!


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Free Water-Resistant Notepad


Get your Free Water-Resistant Notepad! How cool?!


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Update: Expired

Free Sample of Dragon Knife Pendant

Get your free Dragon Knife Pendant.


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May 14, 2016


Free Sample of Wikki-Stix Wax Infused Yarn


For the Children - Sign up for a free sample of Wikki-Stix Wax Infused Yarn! Valid for the 1st 1,000.

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Free U by Kotex Sample Kits!

Get your choice of free U by Kotex sample kit! Choose from: Free U by Kotex Fill Size Tampons Kit, Click Tampons Kit, Ultra Thin Pads Regular Kit or Ultra Thin Pads Heavy Flow and Long Kit.

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Free NEW! Playtex Sport Pads, Liners and Combo Packs!

Get your choice of free Playtex Sport Pads, Liners and Combo Packs.

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Free Travel Jewelry Box


 I'm not a smoker but I couldn't resist this cute Free Travel Jewelry Box! Register or log into Virginia Slims and check your monthly offers for a free travel jewelry box. Valid through 5/31/16 or while supplies lasts.

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Biofreeze Pain Relieving Gel


Get this free sample of Biofreeze Pain Relieving Gel!

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Yae! Organics Wheat Grass Powder!


 Sign up for a free sample of Yae! Organics Wheat Grass Powder! Be sure to confirm your signed up through the confirmation email they send. 

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Daily Goodie Box Full of Free Samples


Sign up now for an upcoming FREE Daily Goodie Box full of free goodies + a free surprise in each box! Free goodie boxes will start being sent on July 1st. Enter your name and email and then be sure to click the link in your email to confirm your sign up. They'll notify you via email when free Daily Goodie Box samples are available.
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VeganSmart nutritional shake sample


 The 1st 1,000 to sign up will receive a free VeganSmart nutritional shake sample! Promo code: SC1115

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 Pure Hemp Botanicals Product Samples



 Join the Pure Hemp Botanicals Product Panel to receive free samples!

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Free One Year Subscription to Parents magazine


Sign up to start a free 1-year subscription to Parents magazine!

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2 Free Samples of Yogi Teas



Send your friends a well wish ecard and 2 free samples of Yogi Teas! Fill in the well wish form, select the free Yogi tea samples of your choice and send. Confirm via email.

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ChildLife Essentials Vitamins & Supplements Sample Pack


Order a free sample pack of ChildLife Essentials Vitamins and Supplements!

Free Butterfly Garden Starter Kit with Photo Submission


This is still available in case you missed out previously! Get a FREE Butterfly Garden Starter Kit! Fill in the form and upload a photo of you making the American Sign Language sign for butterfly and you'll receive a FREE Butterfly Garden Starter Kit, while supplies last!
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Free Pack of Feed a Bee Wildflower Seed Mix!


Click the 'Send Me a Free Seed Pack' button and complete the address form.
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LEGO Monthly Mini Model Build



Join in the LEGO® Store Monthly Mini Model Build!
June Registration begins May 15 at 9 am EST. 
Upcoming Mini Model Build: 
LEGO® Sea Plane: Sign up for Tuesday, June 7 or Wednesday, June 8.
Learn how to build a cool mini model at the store, and take it home after – for free! Quantities are limited and offer is good while supplies last only. Models must be built in store, are not for sale and cannot be purchased. Ask a Brick Specialist for details.
Due to safety and build experience standards, builders must be between the ages of 6-14 to participate. The mini model must be completely built in store. Registration is on a first come first serve basis and quantities are limited. Stores will no longer accept walk ups on the night of the event.

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Scholastic's Summer Reading Challenge


Kids can read to become a Reading Superhero during Scholastic's Summer Reading Challenge Starting  May 9th - September 9th! Plus, check out the dates and locations of the Summer Reading Road Trip for free activities, giveaways and more!

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Father's Day Trophy Smart Phone Holder



Register for this hands-on workshop and build a trophy-shaped cell phone holder. Once the project is built, your child can paint it and decorate with stickers that show dad he's #1.
All kids get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last. Children must be present at the store to participate in the workshop and receive the kit, apron and pin. This workshop will happen on June 4th from 9am -12pm. 

Kids Bowl Free - Bowl 2 Games Everyday This Summer for Free!

Kids Bowl Free offers kids the chance to get 2 free games of bowling everyday, all Summer long - over a $500 value per child! 

Kids Earn a Free Book!


Fill out the Summer Reading Triathlon Reading Journal and bring completed Reading Journal to your local Barnes and Noble store. Then choose a FREE BOOK from their selection on the Reading Journal list at the store.

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I will always encourage breastfeeding as the best healthiest option but here's some free formula samples. 

**Bonus** Baby COUPONS

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Monday, May 9, 2016

Natural Births at Home and at Birthing Centers


Empowering Women with Natural Home Birth  


  • Ignore the "well-intentioned" family & friend, etc naysayers!
  • Believe in your body!
  • Empower yourself with research!
  • Practice meditation, low tonal sounds like Om, Figure 8 trance technique 

What is a Midwife?“Midwives are primary health care providers to women throughout the lifespan. This means that midwives perform physical exams, prescribe medications including contraceptive methods, order laboratory tests as needed, provide prenatal care, gynecological care, labor and birth care, as well as health education and counseling to women of all ages.”(American College of Nurse-Midwives).

  Benefits of Midwifery-led Care Compared to Obstetrician- or Family Physician-led Care

•Women who had a midwife as their lead provider = fewer interventions & less likely to deliver a premature baby.
•Less likely to have epidural painkiller, an episiotomy, or a delivery using instruments, such as a vacuum or forceps. (Pearson, Catherine).
•“Women may prefer a home birth over a hospital birth for a variety of reasons, including a desire for a low-intervention birth in a familiar environment surrounded by family and friends, and cultural or religious concerns” (MacDorman, Marian).
•Lower Cesarean Rates


Mother & Child Need Protection Against the Increase of the National Cesarean Rate



The national cesarean rate has increased seven-fold
“The nations leading professional obstetric societies conclude that women and babies have not benefited from this increase in cesarean section, which is overused.”
•Low priority of enhancing women's own abilities to give birth.
•Side effects of common labor interventions.

•Refusal to offer the informed choice of vaginal birth
•Casual attitudes about surgery and variation in professional practice style.
•Limited awareness of harms that are more likely with cesarean section.

“Cesarean section is a major surgical procedure that increases the likelihood of many types of harm for mothers and babies in comparison with vaginal birth. Short-term harms for mothers include increased risk of unintended surgical cuts, infection, blood clots, emergency hysterectomy, going back into the hospital, a challenging recovery, and death. Babies born by cesarean section are more likely to have breathing problems and to develop several chronic diseases: childhood-onset diabetes, allergies with cold-like symptoms, and asthma in childhood and beyond.”
•Incentives to practice in a manner that is efficient for providers. (such as financial incentives)
•Professional expectations for work-life balance. (Don’t want to attend at night births, schedule during weekdays, etc)
•Women's great trust in their maternity care. (Childbirth Connection).

Destruction of Granny Midwife


*1700-1800s: In America mostly Black Women who’s skills passed on from mother to daughter over centuries & not only served as birth attendants but also as community healers
*1900 - 1940s & beyond: Persecution & Prosecution
*“They said the mother of their white Christ (blonde, blue-eyed,even in black-headed Spain) could never have been a black woman, because both the color black and the female sex were of the devil. We were evil witches to claim otherwise. We were witches; our word for healers. We brought their children into the world; we cured their sick; we washed and laid out the bodies of their dead. We were far from evil. We helped Life, and they did not like this at all. Whenever they saw our power it made them feel they had none” (Walker, 1989: 196).

(Bonaparte, Alicia).

Resurrection of Community Birth Workers


*Promote positive images of natural birth
*Training/certification is is affordable and short 34 month span: Certified Professional Midwives, & Licensed Midwives in TX. (direct entry midwives do not have get prior education in medical field as CNM)
*program about 7k - no student loan debt
*Salary 70k - 100k (Time, Forest). 


Hey! Have a question or comment about natural birth, midwives, and the like?

Works Cited


American College of Nurse-Midwives. Become a Midwife. http://www.midwife.org/Become-a-Midwife
Bonaparte, Alicia. The Persecution and Prosecution of the Granny Midwife In South Carolina, 1900-1940. http://etd.library.vanderbilt.edu/available/etd-07252007-122217/unrestricted/bonapartedissertation2007final.pdf
Childbirth Connection. National Partnership for Women & Families. Cesarean Section Why Is the National U.S. Cesarean Section Rate So High?. http://www.childbirthconnection.org/article.asp?ck=10456
MacDorman, Marian, T.J. Mathews, Eugene Declercq. Home Births in the United States, 1990–2009. 2012. http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db84.htm

Pearson, Catherine. Midwifery Benefits? Improved Outcomes For Moms Who See Midwives, Review Finds. Huffington Post. 2013. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/20/midwifery-benefits_n_3787058.html

Time, Forest. The Average Salary of Midwives. Demand Media. http://work.chron.com/average-salary-midwives-1017.html
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