In order to approach this topic properly, I felt as though we needed to back up a bit from the how and begin with a bit of the why. We all know that we should feed our children well and teach them how to eat in a way that will keep them healthy. But we …
Passionate Housewives- great video clips!
I was greatly blessed this morning by watching these video clips of the authors of Passionate Housewives Desperate for God, Jennie Chancey and Stacy McDonald. Click on the image to view the videos. I have not yet bought this book (although I have been longingly looking at the ads for weeks!), but after watching these …
Keeping babies occupied
Last week I stumbled upon a brilliant solution for keeping a younger baby occupied while getting housework or cooking done: The laundry basket! Why didn’t I think of it before??? It’s perfect for little ones just learning to sit up, because they are happier than being in a chair, all of their toys stay right …
Faith in God & Growing Your Spiritual Life
Have you struggled with knowing God? This will help you grasp the concept that knowing God is pleasure—in fact, it is the deepest pleasure on earth. The spa experience spells PLEASURE. It is the smell of finely perfumed candles wafting through the air. It is fountains bubbling against the backdrop of calm and inspiring music. It …
Safer Toy Guide!
Check this out! It’s a great resource for finding toys from reputable makers! Lots and lots of links to online stores, and information about individual toys. It’s so nice to find a site promoting safe toys! I love it!
Just another reason…
…why breast is absolutely best for babies. Laboratory tests of canned infant formula conducted by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and a certified commercial laboratory reveal that a plastics chemical called bisphenol A (BPA) leaches from metal can linings into formula. According to a new EWG analyses, the amount of BPA ingested by some …
Vaccinate or bust(ed)?
I just had to bring attention to this article on Dr. Mercola's site, and his response to it. The issue of immunizations is one that has long concerned me. It was during my years as a therapist for young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder that I first became aware of the link between vaccinations and …
5 am club, anyone?
If I had known what the chapter was about, I wouldn’t have read it. I should have guessed by the title, I suppose. But there’s no going back now. I read it, and now I have to deal with the consequences. The chapter, in the book Shopping for Time: How to Do It All and …
A spot of tea
I’ve only got a little bit of time to post about our lovely tea party birthday for Abbie (I’m just taking a quick break in between cleaning up after the party and preparing dinner for friends tonight). I’ll just give you the highlights in photos: I was up until 12:30am last night, decorating after a …
3 years ago…
; Happy Birthday, Abigail Jennifer Grace! I love you!
Encouragement for weary Mommies
My sweet husband found this video on YouTube tonight, and said that it made him think of me. I loved it and thought it was so encouraging. Being a Mom can be such a tiring job. I relate to his wife, who sometimes feels at the end of the day that she hasn’t accomplished anything …
My little girl
When I walked back into the kitchen this morning after changing my baby, I was greeted by this: " Look, Mommy, I can do it. I can do it all by myself. ALL by myself! No, it’s ok, Mommy, I don’t need any help. I already did it. All by myself!" ; ;; ;; ; …
Setting up a Budgeting Cash System
Since my post about using a cash system, I have had several comments and questions from those wanting to know more about how we determine our budget and establish our cash system. I’ll try to answer the questions and comments that I think will be most helpful for you! This is a big topic, so …
The sweetest of blessings
This was taken the other morning, when Abbie wanted to hold Caden. He doesn’t look too thrilled in this picture, but he actually enjoyed being held by her, and as you can see, she’s just delighted. I would have to say this is one of the most rewarding and beautiful aspects of having a second …
Boycotting toys?
Crystal’s post on her concerns regarding all of the recent toy recalls really struck a chord with me today. It’s something that my husband and I have been talking about in recent weeks, especially in light of our daughter’s 3rd birthday and Christmas coming up in the next 2 months. I have heard and read …
Making Do Monday
Thanks for visiting our very first ever Making Do Monday blog carnival! (Who knew that talking about being thrifty could be so exciting that we could label it a carnival?) This is an extension of the Savvy Spending Challenge, going on all month at Keeper of the Home! I’m so eager to read about all …
A Picture of Femininity?
This morning, I made out an out-of-character choice of clothing. Despite the fact that it is a typically rainy and gray West Coast day, I looked past my shelf of pants and chose a cute, wool skirt! *gasp* What was I thinking? Well, lately I’ve been thinking that I need to be more purposeful about …