Category Archives: Cool stuff

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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Check Out The Mama Natural Show

Posted on December 29, 2011 by carrie

I’m on vacation this week, hanging out with my extended family in a cabin in South Carolina. If you haven’t seen this awesome show yet, be sure to check out the Mama Natural Show! It’s a fun, newsy vlog that … Continue reading →

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In Which I Shamelessly Beg for PaperbackSwap points

Posted on September 20, 2011 by carrie

Have I mentioned PaperBackSwap lately? Oh how I do love PaperBackSwap. Why? Well, two ways mostly. Reduce clutter Don’t get me wrong, I love books. I have 4 bookcases in my living room alone. But unless a book is one … Continue reading →

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Lovely Links

Posted on September 17, 2011 by carrie

These are some of my favorite reads this week: A wonderful opportunity for a work at home Mom: Kelly McCausey of MomsTalkNetwork is hiring an Assistant Blog Editor. If you’re doing a cash envelope system for budgeting, these free printable … Continue reading →

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Simple Living: An Ebook

Posted on September 1, 2011 by carrie

Yesterday when I heard that Tsh of SimpleMom.net had released an ebook, I snatched it up immediately.  Having been a fan of her blog for years and enjoying her print book: Organized Simplicity: The Clutter-Free Approach to Intentional Living, I … Continue reading →

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Being Happy: A Book Review

Posted on June 13, 2011 by carrie

Some lovely people sent me two books by author Tal Ben-Shahar, Ph.D. I was pretty happy about that because a) I had previously spotted these at Barnes and Noble and coveted them and b) books on happiness align perfectly with … Continue reading →

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Contract Ease

Posted on May 30, 2011 by carrie

I took a similar product after the birth of my last two babies. The afterbirth pains were so wicked, and they get worse each time! They left me in tears. I didn’t want to still be in pain after the … Continue reading →

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Natural Mineral Sunscreens for Kids

Posted on May 17, 2011 by carrie

** I have another cool giveaway to offer you so be sure to read all the way through! ** If you’re like me, you’re concerned about conflicting reports as to the safety of conventional sunscreens. None of us wants to … Continue reading →

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Birth Stories Book Giveaway

Posted on May 17, 2011 by carrie

I love birth. I love reading about birth. I love reading birth stories. I even publish birth stories here on this site. So I am happy to host a giveaway of Belly Button Bliss: A Small Collection of Happy Birth … Continue reading →

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Love Messages For Kids

Posted on May 7, 2011 by carrie

At the end of the day, we as parents want to feel like we’ve connected with our children. We want them to feel loved. We want them to feel “heard”. We want to make sure we’ve looked them in the … Continue reading →

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