A recent interview with the so-called tiger mom has prompted parenting discussions around the web. I read some of them. I have my own opinion and thoughts about the subject, but they don't really pertain to this post. It took longer for the topic to trickle to our local AP board, but it finally did... Continue Reading →
At various points in my life, I attempted to use a daily planner and failed. I would write in it for a day or two. At the most I only lasted a week. That changed in grad. school. Finally I used a daily planner and came to rely on it quite a bit. I always... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the January Carnival of Natural Parenting: Learning from children This post was written for inclusion in the monthly Carnival of Natural Parenting hosted by Hobo Mama and Code Name: Mama. This month our participants have shared the many lessons their children have taught them. Please read to the end to find a list... Continue Reading →
As part of my 2011 Reusable Bag Challenge, I am giving away a free cloth produce bag each month. At some point during each month, I will post a bag to give away. Check back each month for a chance to win. WIN IT! For your own chance to win a reusable cloth produce bag,... Continue Reading →
Earlier this week I asked my children to pick up the bathroom so that I could clean it. Our main bathroom is the only one with a bathtub, and it is mainly used as the kids' bathroom, along with guests who come to our home. With four young kids, it gets a bit messy. I reminded... Continue Reading →
Last month we became the proud owners of a stuffed giraffe from My Sweet Potatoes. I am extremely pleased with our little giraffe. The workmanship is tip-top. The owner uses 100% cotton fabric and polyester stuffing. The individual ribbons are heat sealed so that no chemicals are going in your little one's mouth. The neck... Continue Reading →
Last Fall when I received the results from my allergy testing, I felt like I was on the edge of a cliff, teetering as I looked at what I was dealing with. We debated getting the kids tested. We didn't want to put them through anything without reason, but I really wanted to know. In... Continue Reading →
I've been slacking around the house. A lack of energy and health can do that to you. It isn't as though the house is trashed. It's in better shape in its current state than some other houses I know. However, it bugs me. Even Motivated Moms wasn't helping me. Looking at the list felt overwhelming... Continue Reading →
Despite a brief respite in the weather, it has been bitterly cold outside. Had the weather been accompanied with snow, it would at least be fun to play in until everyone runs back inside to warm up. One light dusting of snow wasn't enough to do anything my children had planned - snow ice cream,... Continue Reading →
Please join us for a new monthly blog carnival focusing on families and creativity. Read below for details, both for the January carnival and for upcoming themes - we have a whole year planned! Your co-hosts are Dionna at Code Name: Mama and Mandy at Living Peacefully with Children. So what is the "Families, Create!"... Continue Reading →
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