I came across a recipe online to make your own lotion bars. Since I have some people in my life who are constantly getting chapped hands during winter, I thought it was a grand plan. Unfortunately, I didn't have the necessary ingredients. So, I set out to make a lotion bar with ingredients I actually... Continue Reading →
Congratulations to all of the Natural Parents Network Holiday Gift Guide Winners! From Destany Fenton Fine Art via Code Name: Mama — Mandy won an original 12x16 portrait (ARV $220) For a unique heirloom gift that you will treasure for a lifetime, have Destany Fenton paint a portrait of your child or family. Be sure... Continue Reading →
I am proud and honored to be a volunteer with the Natural Parents Network (NPN), a community of natural-minded parents and parents-to-be where you will be informed, empowered, and inspired. When you visit the NPN’s website you can find articles and posts about Activism, Balance, Consistent Care, Ecological Responsibility, Family Safety, Feeding With Love, Gentle... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the Body: AMAZING Carnival! This post was written as a part of the Body: AMAZING Carnival co-hosted by Jennifer of True Confessions of a Real Mommy and Amy of Anktangle. Carnival participants were invited to write about how we learn to appreciate the ways our bodies grow and change. Our posts explain some... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the November 2012 Authentic Parenting Blog Carnival: Gratitude and Traditions 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 gratitude and traditions by sharing what they are grateful for, how they share gratitude with... Continue Reading →
Congratulations to Melissa who won the pair of Easy Ribbed Wrist Warmers! Congratulations to Kristi and Kyle who won the golden snitches! Congratulations to those who won copies of Captain No Beard: Bianca, Giovanna, Cynthia, Anne, Amy, Angeliina, Anna, Kristen, Julia, and Lena! E-mails have been sent and we will be headed to... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the Taboo Carnival. Our topic this Fall is I LOVE YOU BUT I DON’T ALWAYS LIKE YOU! This post was written for inclusion in the quarterly Taboo Carnival hosted by Momma Jorje and Hybrid Rasta Mama. This month our participants reflect on the concept of loving versus liking our children and their behaviors.... Continue Reading →
I think we are often grateful for people in our lives. One person can make quite the difference and not even realize the impact they have made. For a while now, I've been thinking about thanking some of the people who have made an impact in my life. A simple e-mail or a written thank... Continue Reading →
What makes pumpkin better? Chocolate! Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Torte (GF/DF) Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Melt the following over gentle heat: 1/2 cup dairy free chocolate chips 2 TBSP. oil Mix the following: 3 large eggs and 2 egg whites or 4 large eggs 1 cup pumpkin puree 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup cocoa... Continue Reading →
Fall screams pumpkin, and much to my husband's chagrin, we try to incorporate pumpkin into a lot of dishes......including, apparently, hot chocolate! Pumpkin Hot Chocolate (dairy free) Blend the following ingredients: 3 cups almond milk 1 cup pumpkin puree 4 1/2 TB. maple syrup 1 tsp. vanilla extract a sprinkling of freshly grated nutmeg 1... Continue Reading →
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