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Bits and Pieces

Yesterday the kids and I went berry picking. In about 30 seconds, I realized why farmers traditionally had large families. These little people are really good (and fast) at picking! When the owners of the farm warned us that a … Continue reading

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Bits and Pieces

A few articles I appreciated from around the web this week… – I LOVE Auntie Leila’s advice in “Seven Strategies For Dinner with the Barbarians”. In fact the whole series on family dinners is wonderful. – Kitchen Stewardship has an … Continue reading

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Lovely Links

Here is a smattering of the things I’ve enjoyed reading this week. – I agree with every word of this post at Zen Habits on peaceful parenting. “There is no such thing as stress free parenting… That said, I have … Continue reading

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Habits Are Better Than Goals

In recent months I’ve noticed a trend among a few bloggers I read. Perhaps because it’s early in the year, when people traditionally make plans and goals, or because minimalism and simplicity are so huge right now. Whatever the reason, … Continue reading

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Dead Battery

Stress is a dangerous thing. It makes you forgetful and accidents tend to happen. You also engage in subconscious self sabotage type behaviors. For instance, today. I feel totally exhausted. Limp. My battery is completely drained. The last few days … Continue reading

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Check Out The Mama Natural Show

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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Lovely Links

A smattering of things I’ve enjoyed this past week… A Little Perspective by Backwoods Mom Tribal Mainstream and Self-Sabotage – or,  why our healthy habits disappear when we’re with family Remember The Dog That Doesn’t Bark – how often are … Continue reading

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A Year Ago on NMTR

Here are some of the best posts from Decembers of yesteryear… 2006 An interview with the authors of Mommy Guilt Hmm… what is baby thinking about in utero? An interview with a prenatal psychologist 2007 12 tips for lowering your … Continue reading

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WW: Eating Makes Me Sleepy

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Lovely Links

These are a few of my favorite reads from this past week: – Make your own homemade cream of mushroom soup and avoid those mysterious ingredients. – Never one to run from controversy, Penelope Trunk shares her thoughts on The … Continue reading

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