Monthly Archives: February 2011

7 Months, Part 1 – Sleep Stuff

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Last month, I wrote that teething was disrupting Anneliese’s sleep, and it really made for some awful nights. Napping was rough as well, because her room didn’t get dark enough with the sun-blocking curtains. So I bought the No Cry Sleep Solution on Kindle and read it, and covered Anneliese’s window with lots and lots…

Another week’s gone by

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… in (mostly) Instagrams. As I said before, most of the time I have my phone on me so I can keep in touch with friends (near and far)with facebook, twitter, and instagram, even if I don’t see another adult soul all day (though lately I’ve been seeing a lot of adult souls, which rocks!)….

Little Things add up to a Big Difference

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This is sponsored content from BlogHer and GE. What do you do to conserve energy? Here’s what I do: Cloth: Why use something disposable when you can use cloth? (This goes for paper/plastic dishes, cups, and utensils too.) Sure I have paper towels around, but I rarely use them. Instead of storing them prominently within…

A week in Instagrams

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I haven’t been on the computer much, but I always have my phone with me, which is a huge help in making me feel connected to other adults even if I don’t see another soul besides Anneliese all day. Between facebook, twitter, and now Instagram, I really feel like part of a larger community, and…

Cloth Diaper Giveaway on Facebook!

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Mini Maestro is helping Joyful Abode celebrate reaching 600 “likes” with an awesome giveaway. TWO lucky Joyful Abode fans will win a “Taster pack” of their adorable pocket diapers. All you have to do is check out the company, and comment on this photo (click to go to facebook to comment, not here in the…

Just some things…

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Solo parenting takes a lot of energy, y’all. Just so you know. In case you don’t already know. And if you do already know, props to you. This stuff ain’t no walk in the park. So anyway, just some things. I’m learning/practicing back wraps. I haven’t figured out how to make it comfy enough to…

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?