Monthly Archives: May 2011
Wordless Wednesday: The South Dakota Trip
A recap of the trip will come later this week, but for now, please tell me why I don’t live here: As wonderful as vacation is, it is so very good to be home.
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When life gives you dandelions, go make a drink.
Dandelions. They are everywhere. An hour after Dan mowed them down, forty more fluffy yellow heads popped up. It is quite possible that they’d survive a nuclear strike. They are the cockroaches of the plant world. Every year we battle … Continue reading
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Wordless Wednesday: Food.
I’ve totally underestimated my son’s ability to eat. I’ve been feeding him most of the time, and we’ve had some frustrating moments where I knew that he was hungry, but he didn’t want me putting a spoon in his face. … Continue reading
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DIY Roundup: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
My name is Jenn, and I’m addicted to Pinterest. It is a visual bookmarking site which allows you to “pin” your favorite links to categorized boards, and share your pins with others. You can follow the pins and boards of … Continue reading
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Five things about my toddler.
Oh God, there it is. The ultimate in mommy blogging blah blah blah: a totally self-indulgent post which does nothing to inform or to educate. Instead, it is a big ZOMG my KID is AWESOME. I’m doing it. Let me … Continue reading
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Wordless Wednesday: Oddities Around Town
I am loving this newly nice weather – we are finally getting out and doing things outside. I love these oddities that I found over the weekend: Our town now has a wonderful little Pedicab service. I hope to take … Continue reading
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School’s In at the Farmer’s Market
Welcome to the May Carnival of Natural Parenting: Growing in the Outdoors This post was written for inclusion in the monthly Carnival of Natural Parenting hosted by Code Name: Mama and Hobo Mama. This month our participants have shared how … Continue reading
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Four Moms who Inspire Me
In honor of Mother’s Day, let me tell you about four moms who inspire me. These unsung heroines are women who each represents amazing and unique qualities. I admire each of these women so much. Cassie S. “Sam’s Mom.” Sam … Continue reading
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Wordless Wednesday: Sometimes I forget…
Sometimes I forget that I live in Wisconsin. There are times that our sights here can make me feel like I’m somewhere far away. This is a photo of Big Bay park, in Milwaukee County. Have a Wordless Wednesday post? … Continue reading
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Biking with the Toddler
Spring is finally reaching our neck of the woods, and after an unseasonably wet and cold April we are ready to get outdoors. One of my goals for this year was to be able to bike with my toddler. There … Continue reading
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