I have a confession. I like Peeps. Honestly, I think it mainly has something to do with the fact that my mother and I used to share them. Some people can't help but buy candy corn in October. I can't help but buy Peeps in March. It's a sad state. When I first began buying them,... Continue Reading →
It's officially spring, and much to my children's chagrin, it isn't looking very springlike around here with the snow. Last week I couldn't help myself, and had to pick up a little spring to have inside. I've always loved spring flowers: crocuses, tulips, daffodils and jonquils. They are such a beautiful symbol of Earth's rebirth... Continue Reading →
Last December, our home was broken into. We weren't home, and luckily nothing was stolen that couldn't b replaced, but it had our family living in fear for a little while. Today I would like to share a guest post by Carrie Van Brunt-Wiley containing some simple tips you might want to consider to help prevent... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the March edition of the Simply Living Blog Carnival - Clearing the Clutter cohosted by Mandy at Living Peacefully with Children, Laura at Authentic Parenting, Jennifer at True Confessions of a Real Mommy, and Joella at Fine and Fair. This month our participants wrote about de-cluttering and cleaning up. Please check out the links to... Continue Reading →
Looking for healthier alternatives to traditional spring candy? Sometimes buying bulk at the heath food store means less junk in the candy while being easier on your budget. These cute little bags of bunny poo can be made with chocolate or dark chocolate covered dried fruit or nuts. Buy in bulk and divide into smaller... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the February 2013 Authentic Parenting Blog Carnival: Honesty This post was written for inclusion in the monthly Authentic Parenting Blog Carnival hosted by Authentic Parenting and Living Peacefully with Children. This month our participants have written about authenticity through honesty. We hope you enjoy this month's posts and consider joining us next month when... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the February edition of the Simply Living Blog Carnival - New Beginnings cohosted by Mandy at Living Peacefully with Children, Laura at Authentic Parenting, Jennifer at True Confessions of a Real Mommy, and Joella at Fine and Fair. This month's topic, our writers consider where they are with their New Year's Resolutions or new ventures... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the 30 Days of Change Blog Carnival hosted by Living Peacefully With Children and Hybrid Rasta Mama. In celebration of the New Year and forgotten resolutions , we're sharing the results of our 30 day commitment to addressing one habit the we either needed to eliminate, reframe, or include in our life. We... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the Authentic Parenting Blog Carnival cohosted by Mandy at Living Peacefully with Children and Laura at Authentic Parenting. We hope that you will join us on the last Friday of each month as we share posts about simple living in our lives. Submission deadline will be the Friday before last. Honesty Little white lies don't... Continue Reading →
I was up most of the night of December 2. I had been mixing applesauce cinnamon dough for a co-op class the next morning and had a severe allergic reaction. Around five o'clock in the morning of December 3, I kissed my husband goodbye as he headed to the airport for a week long business... Continue Reading →
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