We’ve really enjoyed splashing in the toddler pool in the evenings this summer. I know I mentioned it before, but I had thought we were going to go to the community pool a lot… not so. It’s so much easier to stay close to the house, in case someone needs a diaper or a bathroom… Continue Reading
Anneliese’s Book Club– October Treats
Anneliese loves to read. From the moment she wakes up to just before bed, she loves to carry books around, flip through their pages and study the pictures and the letters that make up the words which make up the stories. She’s fascinated with them. She’s enthralled by the tales. Captivated by the illustrations. “Book”… Continue Reading
#20ChoreTuesday–Too much to do!
I have a billion things that need to be done… I’m not even going to count them as I write my list. And I’m just going to try to get 20 of them done. I’m not sure WHICH 20 but I know I can’t do all of this in one day! Computer Start Making Blog… Continue Reading
#MmmMonday–Acorn Squash Halves with Orange Pecans Recipe & Cookbook Review
Maybe 2 years ago, my mother-in-law gave me this cookbook, A Harvest of Pumpkins and Squash. I love fall, fall weather, fall foods… so I’ve enjoyed leafing through it and finding inspiration in its pages. Until this weekend though, I’m not sure I had actually made a recipe from the book as it was written!… Continue Reading
A Year’s Worth of Laundry Detergent for Less than $16
Seriously, you guys. When I watched the Duggars making their vats of laundry detergent (Was it on the show, or did I just dream about it?) I thought… “Okay, that’s a little bit beyond what I’m ever going to do to pinch a penny.” But then I saw this post about making laundry soap. No… Continue Reading
House Tour–Hanford, CA
Since I live WAYYYYY over in California, while most of my family is in South Carolina, my relatives don’t see my house much. Now and then, I like to share some pictures that just show how our house is arranged and decorated, so that my family and friends far away can have a better picture… Continue Reading
Super-Duper Glow Stick Bath!–Toddler Tub Fun
Sometimes, my toddler doesn’t want to take a bath. She LIKES baths, but she knows I’m going to wash her hair, which she isn’t a really big fan of. So sometimes I have to pull out some “tricks” to get her (happily) into the tub. Sometimes it’s bubbles. Or new letters/numbers. A new toy. A… Continue Reading
Bringing Baby Home
There’s a lot of ceremony in bringing just-born babies home from the hospital. If you have other kids, or visiting family, there might be banners and balloons waiting for you at home, maybe a designated photographer, or even a birthday cake. And no doubt baby has a special outfit to come home in. Right? When… Continue Reading
20 Chore Tuesday–Variety Time
I feel like there are so many different categories to my list this time. Some weeks it seems like all I’m doing is straight-up cleaning. Other weeks are more blog heavy. This one has some fun stuff mixed in.… Continue Reading
#MmmMonday: Paleo Indulgences & Paleo Lemon Poppyseed Muffins Review
This week, I’m introducing MmmMonday! Each week, I’m going to try a recipe from one of my cookbooks, let you know how it goes, and give a quick review of the book. You can join in too by linking up with something awesome you cooked this week! The first book I’m reviewing is Tammy Credicott’s… 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
Operation Grow Joey: Part 5
Before our trip to South Carolina, we went to see a pediatric gastroenterologist. We wanted to rule out anything ELSE physical that might be going on… oral motor dysfunction, liver issues, gut/digestive things. She didn’t notice anything obvious, and sent us to get a blood sample. She also gave me stool sample collection cards, and… 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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