Category Archives: Misc

A Summer Routine for the Kids

I’ve read several great articles lately about summer activities and routines moms have planned for their kids. This topic has been on my mind too, but I’ve put off writing about it. Mostly because I don’t want to do much … Continue reading

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Bits and Pieces

Here are a few things I wanted to share from around the web this week: – Did you know that many “natural” sunscreens may accelerate aging? Apparently the nano-particles in some mineral sunscreens are responsible for this. Before you throw … Continue reading

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Broken

Something awesome must be in the works for me shortly because right now everything feels broken. Does that ever happen to you? Does everything ever just stop working all of a sudden? What’s up with that anyway? Source: sellusedlaptops.posterous.com via … Continue reading

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Books That Changed My Life

  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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Letting Go Of What Doesn’t Work

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

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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Bits and Pieces

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

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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Bits and Pieces

  – 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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{pretty, happy, funny, real}

{pretty} The girls enjoyed a barefoot tea party at their grandma’s house last week. I wonder if Queen Victoria ever took her tea barefoot? {happy} Ruby’s first popsicle of the season. Actually, her first popsicle ever. Who can resist the … Continue reading

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