Lisa McDonald

The Baby or No Baby Decision: An Empowering Guide to Navigate Life's Choices and Finding Your Best PathFeeling unsure about the whole baby thing? Questioning which path to follow? The dilemma of whether to pursue having a child or not is one faced by many women today. It's a decision often delayed by circumstance and other priorities.However, your fertile window is finite. Eventually, a catalyst appears that will nudge you towards the decision-making process.There are many catalysts that can prompt baby or no-baby decision-making - age is just one of them. It's a journey, often with multiple crossroads and choice points along the way. Each point creates an opportunity to clarify your direction and build confidence in what's right for you.The Whole Baby Thing is a thoughtful, compassionate guide for anyone struggling with the difficult decision of whether or not to become a mother. Wherever you are on your journey you are not alone. Using research, interviews and personal experiences, this book will help you connect with your core truth and identify issues, so you can address them and clarify your future direction. Ultimately, you're the only one who can decide which path is right for you. And the only right choice is the one that allows you to move forward with joy and hope - whichever path that may be. Drawing on her own lived-knowledge as well as the hundreds of women she has coached, Lisa provides the insight, expertise and support to empower you to create a fulfilling life no matter what your decision - baby or no-baby.

Soothe the body, mind, spirit, and senses—with tea Tea For Dummies is your guide to enjoying the delicate flavors and health benefits of the world’s second most popular beverage. This book helps novices and connoisseurs alike step confidently into the vast, versatile world of tea. Learn which teas are right for you and brew the perfect cup. We’ll also look at the research on tea’s benefits, including lower blood pressure, reduced stress, lessened risk of cancer and cognitive decline, and easier weight management. Where is tea grown? How is it processed? What’s the best way of incorporating tea into a healthy lifestyle? How is tea enjoyed around the world? Dummies answers all your tea questions, so you can enjoy every sip. Learn the basics of tea production and preparationDiscover the varieties of tea and get to know their effectsDevelop a deep knowledge of tea to enhance the experience of drinking or serving itMaximize the mental and physical health benefits of herbal and caffeinated teasThis compendium of tea wisdom is perfect for anyone looking for a deeper enjoyment and appreciation of tea. We’ll help you figure out where to start with tea, and if you’re already part of the tea fan club, we’ll inspire and fascinate you even more.

Includes 12 bright, colourful and fun mug mats for you and feeding mats for your cat or dog! All designs are made using Scheepjes Softfun DK-weight yarn. Each mat measures approximately 8" x 6" (20 x 15cm) and feeding mats are 18" x 12" (46 x 31cm). A knowledge of chart reading is required. Mug rugs are made with a size F/5/3.75mm crochet hook and feeding mats are made using an I/9/5.5mm crochet hook.

Decorate your home with these six on-trend crochet wall hangings! All wall hangings are worked in single crochet from the bottom of the hanging up and are made using Scheepjes Softfun DK-weight cotton. Each hanging measures approximately 36cm x 51cm (14" x 20") and requires a 42cm (16 1/2") wood dowel rod. Designs include Funky Chicken, Hungry Goat, Herd That Cow, Christmas Truck, Rustic Barn and Wildflowers. Knowledge of chart reading required.

Practical yet pretty, a mug rug is one of the latest home trends. Mug rugs are extra-large drink coasters, or smaller versions of place mats, that are the perfect size to hold your favourite beverage with room for a treat. They make the perfect gift when you wrap them with a cute mug and a packet of cocoa! You will find 12 charming little mats with farmhouse colours and themes to stitch. Designs include sheep, rooster, pig, bee, kitty, rustic truck and more. All are made using Scheepjes® Softfun DK-weight yarn.

8 fun-to-stitch animal designs all made using worsted-weight yarn! Each animal motif includes instructions to make a scarf and a cowl. Written instructions are included for the basic scarf design, and charts are included for the motifs.