Monthly Archives: February 2011
March of Kindness
The concept is simple: Every day in March, do one kind act for another. The act can be simple, like offering a sincere compliment to a stranger, to the serious, like volunteering at a womens shelter. Code Name Mama offers … Continue reading
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The Child’s Garden: Five plants for kids to grow
I have been working on a piece for the Natural Parents Network about why a garden is an excellent teaching tool for children of all ages. In doing so, I have done a lot of thinking about what types of … Continue reading
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Sunday Surf: Child-led bedtimes, babywearing, and a funny video.
We just returned from an unexpectedly beautiful mini-vacation “up north” and have fallen in love with the north woods. Our drive home was filled with talk of spring fishing trips, summer camping, and all of the places we’ll see and … Continue reading
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My son deserves better than pizza for breakfast.
I can pinpoint the very moment that I decided to pay close attention to what my family eats. I was at my sister’s cottage in beautiful Lake Geneva watching Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution early one morning. Jamie Oliver was taking … Continue reading
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Guest Post: Bringing Back the Family Dinner
Today’s guest post is by The Brunette Foodie, who is one of my favorite bloggers not only because she posts amazing recipes, but also because she’s also a runner, a cloth diaper mama, a guru of organization, a fellow Lilly … Continue reading
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Wordless Wednesday: My Hooters Babe-y
And the last photo will be printed, framed, and hung in Jack’s room so he can appreciate it when he’s a teenager. Happy Wordless Wednesday, everyone! Link up your Wordless Wednesday post! Powered by Linky Tools Click here to enter … Continue reading
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Movie Night at the Monkey Butt Ranch
Okay, so we don’t really have a ranch,we have a 1913 American Foursquare with craftsman influences, located just outside of a beautiful historic downtown. And I wouldn’t recommend watching all of these in one night because they aren’t what I’d … Continue reading
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Sunday Surf – Toxic crayons, Tofurkey, and Mama Kisses.
Toxic Crayons…that would make an excellent name for a band, wouldn’t it? This week’s Sunday Surf features a mixed bag of toxins, science, fluff and trivia. Let’s go! Are there toxins in crayons? That article suggests so, but Snopes mostly … Continue reading
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Review: Milwaukee Winter Farmers’ Market
Average February temperatures hover around 20 degrees Fahrenheit, and we sure haven’t seen the last of the snow, but that doesn’t stop the farmers’ market in Milwaukee. Don’t worry, the market is indoors, and it is worth checking out. What … Continue reading
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The Winner of the Rockin’ Green Detergent…
Chosen by random draw: The winner of the Rockin’ Green Detergent is Comment #22, Adrian @ The Fluff Zone. To claim your prize, please send your name and address to me via email. Thanks to everyone for participating!
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