It was one of those idealistic parenting moments. I was in the kitchen washing dishes, and all four of my children were happily playing together in the living room. The game of the moment was a pirate one, and there were plenty of giggles amidst the "Arghs." In one of my glances, I saw my eight... Continue Reading →
When my older son saw the stick horse and stick unicorn I made for his brother and sister, he felt like he wanted one to. However, he has never really been into horses and as he was nearing eight at the time, I knew he would really prefer a different birthday gift and that his... Continue Reading →
Life is good for Dash. He has a loving family, a warm bed, and his favorite toy. When the Super Sweeper 5000 shows up, his position in the family feels threatened, and he begins to question whether his human parents still love him. May The Best Dog Win is a delightful tale and wonderful little picture... Continue Reading →
As a low supply mom, we use Lact-Aids (LAs) to supplement while nursing. It's much easier for me to keep an insulated bag packed with LAs so that we cna nurse whenever and wherever we need. At first I had some commercial bags that I purchased. However, those do not wash very well and eventually they... Continue Reading →
Jessica McMann weaves a beautifully sad and touching story around the known facts about Margaret Morgan, whose story prompted Prigg vs. Pennsylvania and began the fight concerning states rights that would later lead to the civil war in her book, All Different Kinds Of Free. The story follows Margaret, a free black woman, who is kidnapped by... Continue Reading →
Fairies, dragons, magic, and more. Childhood is a fascinating time, filled magic around every corner. Check out what Families Create! participants created in April: Aunalise at My Sweet Potatoes shares with us the photographic tourshe went on with her children though the enchanted gardens in Photographic Tour Though the Enchanted Gardens and how her family made their very... Continue Reading →
Last Fall I ordered a couple of nursing tanks from Undercover Mama. While I'm not one to cover my child when nursing and actively speak against any woman being pressured to do so, I do like to cover my belly. Traditional nursing tanks don't give much support and wearing one with a nursing bra seems... Continue Reading →
Family means something different to every person. The strings that bind us to others vary in strength, length, and color, but they pull us to some extent, nonetheless. In pullitzer nominated author Janice Daughtery's Heir To the Everlasting, we see the ties between the strong women of the Alexander family throughout their century long reign. Through... Continue Reading →
When my three year old recently asked for gum, I reminded him that "gum goes in your mouth or in the trash." We've had a few instances when gum has found its way to other places and he also has a tendency to to play with it. A little while later, as my husband and... Continue Reading →
Please join us for a monthly blog carnival focusing on families and creativity. Families, Create! is a blog carnival with a purpose: we want your family to get creative and have fun! Read below for details on the May carnival, and check out the main carnival page for upcoming themes in 2011. (Check out January,... Continue Reading →
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