Monthly Archives: December 2011
Twelve for 2012
Last year I did a post called 11 for 2011 – it was a list of 11 things that I wanted to accomplish in the new year. While I didn’t meet all of my goals, I kept close to quite … Continue reading
Filed under Green Living, Healthy Eating, Natural Parenting, Running, Uncategorized
Friday Phone Dump: Angry Birds, Books and Snuggles
A recap of the past week, in the photos that live on my phone.
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Lessons in Toddler Talk
Jack is really starting to ramp up his language skills. New words and concepts are spilling out of his mouth every day. I absolutely love it. As I’m trying to encourage him to use his words to express what he … Continue reading
Filed under Lighter Side, Natural Parenting
Minimalization and the Post-Holiday Cleanup
It didn’t seem like we were buying too many presents at the time. Just a few cars here, a few books there. There was no “it” toy, no three-digit shopping spree. Just a little by little. But between Thanksgiving (the … Continue reading
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Dear Son (on the eve of your second birthday)
Two years ago on Christmas Eve, while Bing was singing White Christmas, Jack Donovan Lester Collins was born, “just in time for lunch,” as his daddy predicted. Dear Son, On this eve of your second birthday, I have so much … Continue reading
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Moments in Time, 2011
I have so many fond memories of this past year. I could never make a “Best of 2011″ post unless I wanted to spend all of 2012 writing it. But there are definitely certain moments that really stood out. Some … Continue reading
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The Milwaukee Anti-Cosleeping Campaign: An Opportunity Squandered
Welcome to the Safe Cosleeping Blog Carnival This post was written for inclusion in the Safe Cosleeping Blog Carnival hosted by Monkey Butt Junction . Our bloggers have written on so many different aspects of cosleeping. Please read to the … Continue reading
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Flying Through the Holidays
Welcome to the December Mindful Mama Carnival: Staying Mindful During the Holiday Season This post was written for inclusion in the Mindful Mama Carnival hosted by Becoming Crunchy and TouchstoneZ. This month our participants have shared how they stay mindful … Continue reading
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Giveaway: Nursing Necklace from Monkey Mama Necklaces $16 ARV {Worldwide}
I was so happy when I was asked to review a nursing necklace from Monkey Mama Necklaces, and not just because we “monkey” mamas need to stick together: a nursing necklace was one of those luxuries that I never indulged … Continue reading
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