Author Archives: carrie

Books That Changed My Life

Posted on April 28, 2012 by carrie

  Modern Mrs. Darcy is hosting “The Book That Changed My Life” blog carnival and I couldn’t not participate. I’m a huge reader, almost exclusively of non-fiction. One of the reasons I enjoy reading non-fiction so much is because of … Continue reading →

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Occupational Hazards of Motherhood

Posted on April 27, 2012 by carrie

The other day I did something that looked a little like this: Source: clipartandpicture.blogspot.com via Bonnie L. on Pinterest   Except, with a third trimester belly. And a skirt. And a toddler flying through the air.  Here’s the setup. Ruby … Continue reading →

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Letting Go Of What Doesn’t Work

Posted on April 24, 2012 by carrie

A couple of weeks ago, my husband and I made the decision to not plant a garden this year. We’ve done so two years in a row, and both years it was more or less a total flop. (Incidentally my … Continue reading →

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Put The Radio Back in NaturalMomsTalkRadio

Posted on April 23, 2012 by carrie

It’s been a few weeks since I’ve had a guest on the show. Source: hecticity.tumblr.com via Elsie on Pinterest   Can you help? Let’s put the “radio” back in Natural Moms Talk Radio, shall we? If you have an idea … Continue reading →

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Meal Plan April 23

Posted on April 23, 2012 by carrie

Remember when I talked about filling my freezer with dinners to make things easier postpartum? My freezer is currently stuffed to the gills, so I need to make room in there. I challenged myself to use up as much as … Continue reading →

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Bits and Pieces

Posted on April 21, 2012 by carrie

Here is a smattering of interesting things I’ve found across the internet this week. Enjoy! – The Frugal Girl wrote a wonderful article about How to Wisely Choose Frugal Activities, and I agree with her points. If you don’t enjoy … Continue reading →

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Help This Reader: Breastfeeding and Potty Training

Posted on April 18, 2012 by carrie

Occasionally I get questions from readers. Instead of answering directly with just my thoughts, I like to get the mom’s permission to post here and get your wisdom. What advice or tips would you give? Leave them in the comments … Continue reading →

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How To Build a Cute Maternity Wardrobe Frugally

Posted on April 18, 2012 by carrie

Pregnancy lasts around 40 weeks. During that time you’ll endure various physical complaints, from minor to major, and other physical and emotional changes that are mostly out of your control. I don’t know about you, but I don’t want to … Continue reading →

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Meal Plan 4/16

Posted on April 16, 2012 by carrie

I tried several times to sit down and make a meal plan for this week, but I was feeling so nauseous I couldn’t bear to think about food. So I decided to outsource the task and ask the family to … Continue reading →

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Bits and Pieces

Posted on April 14, 2012 by carrie

  – Every Mom can relate to this post @The Bad Home Cook on “My Trouble with Socks“. Too funny! – I liked what The Frugal Girl had to say about “Earn More or Save More – do we have … Continue reading →

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