Passionate about all the wrong things?
Children are a blessing from the Lord
Raising healthy eaters- Getting off to the best start
Before we are off and running on topics such as healthy snacks and lunches, getting your kids interested and involved in nutrition, and help for picky toddlers, I thought that we would touch on this all important subject of what we eat while we are nourishing our little ones during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Although I …
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Raising healthy eaters- What eating healthy is and isn’t
When I teach nutrition, there are 3 simple guidelines that encompass my basic nutritionally theory. Although I wish I had created them myself, I didn’t. They have been taught to me over the years through various writers and speakers that I respect, but most specifically through the book What the Bible Says About Healthy Living …
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Beautiful wooden and safe teething toys for babies!
I just had to share these stocking stuffers we bought for my 7 month old son this Christmas. I’ve posted a bit about my recent concerns over toy safety, and so when the time came to find a few small gifts for our children, I knew that what I bought would be impacted by my …
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To clarify some things
Raising healthy eaters- Laying a strong foundation
Passionate Housewives- great video clips!
Keeping babies occupied
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!
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)?
5 am club, anyone?
A spot of tea
3 years ago…
Encouragement for weary Mommies
My little girl
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 …