I have recently discovered (why did it take me like 12 years?) that it’s so much easier to just wash cloth diapers that same day they’re used! Making cloth diaper laundry easy Today, I couldn’t find my diaper pail. Why, I’m not sure. I’m thinking it’s outside airing out under the carport, and it’s cold…
Just a little before this time two years ago, I had lost about 45 or so pounds, and I was feeling great. At the very end of 2010, I became pregnant with Jett. It was right about then that I threw everything I’d accomplished weight loss, and fitness wise, out the window. I stopped working…
Running a household is expensive, and like many family heads, you’re probably interested in ways to cut your expenses. Reducing monthly expenditures can increase your disposable income, allowing you to save money each month. But how do you cut your expenses? Periodically reviewing your household finances is the best way to know where your money…
If you’re looking for last minute baby stocking stuffers for the wee ones in your life, check out these great holiday finds for the littles. Taggies™ Jingle Bells Book is a soft and adorable Jingle Bells story book to read with your little one. It retails for around $13 and can be found at Buy…
Oftentimes, in America, we take for granted that we have the freedom to choose our prenatal care providers. I feel blessed to live in an area with such wonderful midwives and doulas, that just about everywhere you turn, informed care is at our fingertips. Although, many women choose to go a different route with their…
I can’t imagine. The pain. The sorrow. The fears. The unanswered questions. The constant tears. The sleepless nights. The unopened gifts under the tree this year. The loss. The what-if’s. The sadness. The empty beds. The empty hearts. Twenty families were unable to do what I did this morning, and make sure their children were…
My boys have always slept in separate beds. When Hawk was born, Braxton moved (that day, on his own) from our bed to his own twin bed, and when Jett was born, Hawk moved (a couple of weeks later, on his own) from our bed to his own twin bed. Even when they had twin…
Jett is 14 months old and he jabbers. A lot. He knows what he’s saying, but we find ourselves telling him “I wish I knew what you were saying!” or “Just use your words!!!” Of course, he just looks at us and says what sounds like “What’s up??” and toddles on his merry little way. …
This weekend, Andy and I were talking about how the lizards and geckos are pretty much gone from our area, even thought it was getting up into the 80’s last week. Sunday night, a cold front blew through Texas, and it has dropped down into the 50’s, 40’s, and 30’s. Not all that uncommon for…
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