Yesterday, Anneliese turned 5 months old. We’re having so much fun together! Last month, she was getting better at grasping things, but this month, she’s becoming more precise with her aim. She can usually grab toys she wants on the first try, moving her hands slowwwwly toward it. She also holds her pacifier in her…
This is more of a dessert than an appetizer, by far. The dates sort of caramelize inside of the bacon, and the bacon lends a nice saltiness and crisp. If you’ve never had bacon-wrapped dates, don’t let their rough exterior scare you away – it certainly doesn’t detract from their deliciousness. Preheat the oven to…
This post brought to you by Tom’s of Maine. All opinions are 100% mine. What Is It? Tom’s of Maine came out with two new natural dental care products recently – Wicked Fresh toothpaste, and Wicked Fresh mouthwash (which is supposed to get your mouth super-fresh cleaning without the burn of other mouthwashes). My Thoughts:…
This is a compensated review by BlogHer. BlogHer asked me to poke around their site and tell you what I like about it! So here goes: My favorite section at the moment is the Conferences part. Why? Oh, that’s because I bought my ticket for BlogHer 2011!!! (If you want to go too, buy before…
This is sponsored content from BlogHer and Olay. As you know, my husband is in the Navy and we have moved a lot. A LOT. And we’re moving again in January (not far, just to base, but still…), this move will be our 5th move in 4 years. And I’ve learned a few things about…
I wanted to make a soup with a beef stock / tomato juice base, and also had leftover chicken from making Vampire Chicken earlier this week. So this happened. And it was good. Chicken Beef-ish Veggie Soup Ingredients: lots of butter 2 onions, diced 3-4 medium carrots, diced 1 cup green beans, fresh or frozen…
So, right now on Joyful Abode, I’m giving away lots of stuff – and money! Do you like the giveaways? Tired of them? Would you rather they didn’t show up on the RSS feed, but you could get them on the site? Or do you wish you could choose whether to subscribe to a feed…
This post is my fifth in the gWhiz! gDiaper series. In this one, I’ll show you how I manage my diaper laundry. Everyone seems to have their own methods for handling diaper laundry, so this is just one valid way to do it. I figure if you’re not sure where to start, you might like…
I got sucked in to online Christmas shopping… most of my shopping has been online this year. In fact, I’m not sure if I bought one gift “in person” thus far… hmmm… other than stocking stuffers. So I was browsing around tonight and found some incredible deals. A few made their way into my shopping…
My favorite gift beneath the tree? This gorgeous smile that’s just for me. Your thoughtful eyes quietly noticing. Your little body always growing. Every day you’re learning more. And warming my heart to its core. My precious daughter so sweet and fair. My adorable girl. My Anneliese Claire.
This is sponsored content from BlogHer and Olay. Now that I’m a mother, my life is very different. And I love it. Here are just a few things that are different and wonderful: I wake up slowly, at whatever time my little girl decides is “morning.” We cuddle and nurse in bed until we’re both…
What Is It? A set of five handmade toys from Pink House based on Montessori’s Assistants to Infancy training. They’re designed to help your baby with grasping, moving objects from hand to hand, and (when they’re a bit older) recognizing that two things go together, and putting them together, then taking them apart again. We…
Hi! I'm Emily. I'm a Navy wife and brand new stay at home mom. I cook simple, delicious, grain-free recipes, do crafts, decorate on a budget, and keep a happy home. I breastfeed, babywear, cloth diaper, and co-sleep, but I'm not a hippie.Want to know more?
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