Monthly Archives: May 2009

Unpacking

photo credit: chadmagiera Moving. It seems to have taken over an entire month of my life. There was the packing, the moving, the unpacking. It exhausted me. I’m still not done unpacking. The thing about unpacking that takes so long? … Continue reading

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Sugaring

I’m blessed with lots and lots of dark, thick, coarse, wavy, curly hair. Yeah, and the mane on my head isn’t half bad either. Seriously though, being a hairy kind of gal can be a mixed bag. I just signed … Continue reading

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Two things I’ve learned about my phone in the last 48 hours. One: I don’t have to enter apostrophies. How many apostrophies have I manually entered in a year’s time? I have no clue but it boggles me. Two: I … Continue reading

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WW: He Ain’t Heavy

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Green Slime Smoothie for Kids

Green Slime Smoothie What you need: 2 cups spinach 2 cups frozen strawberries 1 banana 2 tablespoons raw honey 1/2 cup ice What you do: Place the spinach in the freezer until frozen, at least 1 hour. Combine the spinach, … Continue reading

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Treasure Basket Play Giveaway

A few months ago, I interviewed Melitsa Avila of Play-Activities about entertaining babies and toddlers without electronics. She shared with my listeners something called treasure baskets. I don’t have a baby anymore, but I loved Melitsa’s ideas. When my kids … Continue reading

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Make Your Own Natural Baby Products At Home

photo credit: jolien_vallins If you’re concerned about the products and ingredients going on your baby’s skin, then the best solution is to create baby products right in your home.  It’s fun to make natural baby stuff for your friends too. … Continue reading

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WW: Pinky

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She Does Dishes

3 year old Sadie came to me and asked me to “tie it” (the string on the back of her apron). Several minutes later, she came back to me (my feet up, seated at the couch, nursing a sore throat … Continue reading

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Things I’ve Learned About Public School

photo credit: woodleywonderworks There have been a few things that have surprised me about public school. As you know, I enrolled my 3 older kids into the local elementary school a few weeks ago. Not all of the things are … Continue reading

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