Monthly Archives: February 2012
An Adequate Amount of Shame
We really have a problem with certain forms of nudity in this country, don’t we? Our good sensibilities are offended by the sight of the uncovered human body. Why? What’s to be ashamed of? I mentally revisit this issue on … Continue reading
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Wordless Wednesday: Best $40.00 Ever Spent
Craigslist is fantastic. For forty bucks we found Jack an amazing train table with a TON of Thomas the Train accessories. Needless to say, he was thrilled. The best part? Look at these two: They are having such a great … Continue reading
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I’m a Natural Parent But…My Kid is a Technophile
Welcome to the “I’m a Natural Parent – BUT…” Carnival This post was written for inclusion in the carnival hosted by The Artful Mama and Natural Parents Network. During this carnival our participants have focused on the many different … Continue reading
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Gently Pressing Reset: Great Ways to Reset a Rough Day
Bad moods seem to snowball. Whether you are two or forty-two, a cranky morning rarely turns into an gleeful afternoon without some major intervention. Sometimes you need to stop and start over with a new attitude. For me, taking a … Continue reading
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Jack got Photobombed
Do you know what a photobomb is? When a perfectly good photo is ruined by some inopportune interruption that gets forever caught on film? That’s a photobomb, and we have one. Jack got photobombed this weekend. We stopped at Kopp’s … Continue reading
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Flying Again
Before the start of the new year I was doing a great job with the cleaning and decluttering programs from Flylady. Our house was cleaner than it had ever been, we had taken tons of boxes to Goodwill, and I … Continue reading
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Thomas the Train has taken over my life
I knew it was just a matter of time, but Jack has finally discovered the wonder that is Thomas the Train. It started in Solvang, California where he saw his very first Thomas display. The wooden tracks were mesmerizing, and … Continue reading
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Homeschool Mother’s Journal: A Little Humor and a Touch of the Flu
Okay, more than a touch of the flu. The flu has taken this family OUT this week. It started last week, but instead of getting better it got worse and worse. We’re learning how to roll with it and deal … Continue reading
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Respecting the Parenting of Others: Quieting Judgey McJudgerson
Welcome to the February 2012 Carnival of Natural Parenting: Respectful Interactions With Other Parents 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 … Continue reading
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Since everyone is sick, how about a week of easy dinner inspirations?
Want an easy week of dinner plans? How about five days of cheap, easy, and really tasty recipes? {<=== Click to Tweet!} We’ve been sick. All week. Colds, flu and general misery has taken over the house. Because this sickness … Continue reading
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