This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cooper Tire for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. You know how companies will say stuff like “win free razors for a year!” and then you find out it’s like 10 razors, and you’re like, “dude, I totally shave my legs more than twice… Continue Reading
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Freezer Friday – Crock Pot Zuppa Toscana (Sausage, Potato, Kale Soup)
While in one of my pinning frenzies, I came across this recipe for (Olive Garden copycat) Zuppa Toscana in a crock pot. It looked darned good to me, and also like something that I could double without much effort, AND freeze successfully. I wasn’t 100% sure about freezing it because of the potatoes (which… Continue Reading
How Did it Freeze? Chicken Veggie Cheese
If I did a freezer recipe every week for Freezer Friday, my freezer would be packed full in no time. Sooo… sometimes I'll be doing a “How did it freeze?” update, or other freezer-related posts. This is something I've sort of made before. This is the recipe. But this time I added lots of extra… Continue Reading
Cinnamon Applesauce in the Crock Pot
A couple of weeks ago, I bought a bunch of apples and whipped up some Cinnamon Applesauce. I didn't use any “established” recipe, but how can you go wrong with something so simple? All applesauce is is cooked apples, mushed up or blended, really. I filled my crock pot with apples, peeled (because they're not… Continue Reading
10 Ways for Dads to Get Involved in Pregnancy
Pregnancy seems like such a “mom thing”… gosh, I wonder why. But that doesn’t mean dad can’t get involved too. Even though mama may be the only one who’s dealing with nausea, feeling the first flutters, and getting tummy rubs from strangers, there are lots of ways the father can join in on the fun.Note:… Continue Reading
What Mom Needs Right After Birth
What does a new mother need, the day after her little one is born? The list will be similar for new moms and experienced moms alike. And if you’re trying to help out a close friend or family member right after they’ve welcomed their newest addition to the family, hopefully this will give you some… Continue Reading
Nectresse Sweetener Review
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Nectresse™ Sweetener for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. I accepted this assignment to write about NECTRESSE™Sweetener a looong while ago, but I haven’t been on the ball with it. Oops. I had plans to try out the tiramisu recipe they sent me, but… Continue Reading
13 Truths About Airline Travel With Kids
Traveling with two kids two and under is definitely a challenge. Here are some things I learned or observed during my trip. I wrote these on the way to South Carolina, and I’m editing to add a bit of return-trip wisdom. 1)Snack Attack I planned ahead and packed a cooler-lunchbox full of healthy snacks for… Continue Reading
How Did We Survive?
Remember how the world used to be flat, and everyone was cool with that, until we figured out that it’s really round? That’s how the world of kids and safety seems to be… I don’t remember any sort of stress over safety when I was a kid. Car seats Yes, we ALWAYS wore our seat… Continue Reading
Choosing a Pediatrician
< How did you choose your child’s or children’s pediatrician? Since we’re a Navy family and have Tricare Prime insurance, we are limited to the pediatricians at our on-base medical facility. That’s great when we find someone who “matches up” personality-wise and philosophy-of-health-wise, but what do you do when that person moves away? (Since it’s… Continue Reading
5 Ways to Connect with Newborns
Newborns often seem like little lumps. Hardly aware of the world outside of their own little “bubble.” And to be fair, the first 3 months of a baby’s life are called “the fourth trimester” for a reason. It’s kind of like being a fetus on the outside … all the baby wants to do at… Continue Reading
Orajel “Tout”/reminder
Hi Everyone, In case you missed my review of the great new Baby Orajel Naturals teething product, you can still read it here (though the giveaway has ended). I also wanted to let you know that if you are one of the lucky women attending the BlogHer conference in NYC on August 3-4, 2012, you… Continue Reading
Hi! I'm Emily. I'm a Navy wife and stay at home mom of two beautiful children. I cook simple, delicious, grain-free recipes, do crafts, decorate my home on a budget, and keep a happy household. I tandem breastfeed, babywear, cloth diaper, practice elimination communication, homebirth, and co-sleep, but I'm not a hippie.
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