One of the things my husband and I decided to do as Anneliese’s second birthday approached (it’s today!) was to change her room around a bit, adding a “big girl bed” for her, and a floor bed for Joey (so hopefully he can take some naps in there). I had found this great twin storage… Continue Reading
Primal Baked Zucchini Rounds (Grain Free, Gluten Free)
A little while back, I found these zucchini tots on Pinterest and thought to myself, “Dang if I don’t like me some zucchini. I bet these are the bee’s knees!” Or something along those lines anyway. Rayna got the idea from Kelsey at The Naptime Chef (here are her Zucchini Bites) and wow. Hers look… 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
Link me please–your favorite YELLOW nail polish
So I bought this NYC nail polish from Target… I looked at every brand’s yellows and this was my favorite. But it sucks. A lot. I had to do 3-4 coats for it to be yellow enough (Someone suggested a white base coat, which I’ll have to try next time… well, after I buy some.)… Continue Reading
Choosing Baby Names
Choosing Baby Names How did you name your children? (Mother, I’m asking for your stories too!) Sometimes it feels like saying (to other people) “I just liked it” isn’t enough of a “story.” Anneliese’s name is like that. She’s Anneliese Claire. I just liked it. That’s the short story. The long story is: One of… Continue Reading
Read & Build – Grow, Caterpillar, Grow!
We got the chance to review this LEGO DUPLO Read & Build set this week, and what a fun toy it is! It’s designed to help children engage with books by building with the DUPLO blocks as they go through the story. This deeper level of engagement with the story will theoretically help the kids… Continue Reading
Feelings About Pregnancy
I simultaneously feel “finished” having kids and want 10 more. A big factor there is pregnancy. I’m not a fan. Once it’s over and the birth/breastfeeding/happy/love/bonding hormones are flowing, pregnancy seems like a distant memory. It feels like this new baby was always part of the family and my life, and it’s impossible to imagine… Continue Reading
Summertime
I’m starting a little project… but I think I’m doing it technically wrong. Do you recognize what this is? Also?? It’s crazy hot here now… like crazy hot. What are your favorite hot-weather meals and snacks? I’ve been eating a lot of salads and grilling on my new George Foreman grill (I even put my… Continue Reading
Beat the Heat: 10 Ways to Keep Your Newborn Cool
Newborns don’t have the best thermostats. Many of them – like my skinny guy – lack “insulation,” and their surface area, when compared to their insides, is much greater than our adult ones. They can quickly become overheated, and if you can’t reverse the symptoms quickly, you’ll need to get medical attention for your baby.… Continue Reading
Body Wash Review
I got to try out a new body wash from Dove in the last couple of weeks. Dove® VisibleCare™ Toning Crème Body Wash is the one I received in the mail, which is supposed to promote skin’s elasticity and strength. But there is also a “Renewing” (to nourish and replenish skin) and a “Softening” (to… Continue Reading
Lemon Pepper Potato Chips–Dehydrator Recipe
I recently tried out an idea I had had floating around in my head for a LONG time… a way to make homemade potato chips in the style of Baked Lay’s or Pringles. With the help of my awesome immersion blender and my amazing dehydrator with the non-stick sheets, I did it. And it worked… Continue Reading
Visit from my mom
This weekend, my mother visited us all the way from South Carolina. Anneliese was timid at first, but she was won over with some new books. …and Joseph was happy to have another Grown-Up to cuddle with. We played in the sun… …and splashed in the water… …and as always, there was lots of cuddle-nursing.… 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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