Category Archives: Parenting

Why I Love the Library

The school my kids are going to this year doesn’t have a library.  It’s a small charter school and the location they attend is brand new so they haven’t even begun building their library collection.  Each teacher has their own … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas

This year for Christmas I wanted to share something very special to me.  Every year as a child my dad would read us The Christmas Story that his father read to them as children.  On Christmas morning my brother and … Continue reading

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Do You Have an Eco-Princess?

Lil’ B is almost 4 now and everyday I see her trying to be more like me.  She loves putting on her “lipstick” (it’s actually a tube of chapstick) and is always asking me to put makeup on her while … Continue reading

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Do Something!

  In the true spirit of Christmas and the giving season I would like to share with you some feel good gift ideas and ways you can help others.  These are campaigns that I have a personal connection to and … Continue reading

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A Family Adventure in Georiga

Both my husband and I were raised in Georgia.  He’s from Central Georgia and I’m from North Georgia.  We moved to Florida about 7 years ago but we still have family in the area.  We make it up to Georgia … Continue reading

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Toddler Bedtime Battles

I mentioned briefly yesterday that Lil’ B is having some bedtime battles.  It’s a combination of things but eventually (almost) every night she finds her way back to our room.  With summer we got into a really relaxed routine and … Continue reading

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My Friend Huggles – Mia and Lil B are BFF’s!

My daughter has a new BFF, Mia.  Look at the smile on Lil’ B’s face as she met Mia for the first time.  She hugged her and hugged her all night long.  Mia is one of the new life-size (36″ … Continue reading

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Update on Positive Parenting and Kid Pointz

It’s been 12 days since I installed the Kid Pointz parenting app on my iPhone and iPad.  I’m a tad bit excited about how well it’s working for us and thought I’d give you an update. My kids both love … Continue reading

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How to Pack a Waste Free Lunch

With back-to-school officially underway in our household I thought I would share with you some tips for packing a waste free school lunch (or one with minimal waste). Use reusable lunch boxes and bags Use only non-toxic, PVC free, and … Continue reading

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On Breastfeeding, Attachment Parenting, and Judgement

Attachment parenting.  Extreme parenting. Extended breastfeeding.  Babywearing.  Cosleeping.  Cloth Diapering. What do you think of when you hear those words or phrases?  Do you hear positive words or negative phrases?  It all depends on how you parent I suppose.  I … Continue reading

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