I’m making all sorts of efforts to help my family go a little bit more green each year, and this is the year of composting. We had a lovely garden last Summer and are starting a new one right now, are using the clothes line Victor strung from the backyard play set to the fence, and this Summer, we’re going to compost. Stainless Compost Pail 3 quart {via Sustain Stores} $42 I’ve started with this counter top compost pail, which…
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My kids are fighting to the death over our ‘family’ Allyzabba blanket {called the MegaZabba}. Plush fabric on the front & silky smooth on the back makes the perfect sensory experience for your little ones. Those little nubs on the fabric make for hours of self soothing, and who doesn’t need a little of that once in a while? I’m not raising my hand, but I should. Allyzabba Aloha$24.95{small} I’m partial to the Aloha but you can choose whichever style…
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FLAX SEEDS Flax seeds have been around for thousands of years and have many health benefits. Flax seeds have been helpful in alleviating some allergies, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, depression, joint problems, and flax seed oil helps to reduce the drying and cracking of winter skin. The recommended daily dose is 1-2 tablespoons per day. You can eat flax seeds as a whole seed, or as a powder. Flax seeds are most powerful when they are eaten as a…
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Forget the same old department store tie you usually concede to gifting your favorite dads. Check out these instructions for making a one-of-a-kind-just-what-he’d-totally-dig necktie for your one-of-a-kind dads. Courtesy of the talented minds at the Purl Bee blog, courtesy of Purl Soho. Don’t forget to check out their fabulous fabric selection. I’m thinking this Amy Butler option would make a very nice tie for Mr. J.
Or “The Post Where You Learn How Bad a Mother I Really Am” by Emily Hill Note: I started writing this post about 9:00 p.m. last night… Until about a half hour ago I had absolutely no idea what Id write for todays post. Then we started the nightly bedtime ritual and within five minutes I knew exactly what my post would say. And I also knew my post would be far from nifty and far from inspiring (sorry, Allison);…
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I’ve had a button on my sidebar for a little while, flashing about the Social Luxe Lounge at BlogHer. What is it you say? A lounge for Social Luxes? That would be you. If you’re headed to BlogHer this summer in Chicago, you don’t want to miss this party. We’re doing a little bit of primping, a lot of pampering, and a whole lot of partying & you need to come and join us! Hurry up and R.S.V.P. while there’s…
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I’m loving my latest issue of Cookie Magazine. In fact, I love every issue of Cookie. It’s the perfect mixture of practical parenting advice, cool gear, and hip ideas. I don’t feel like a fuddy duddy reading it, more like a hipster who happens to be a parent. A great idea to keep the mounds of kid artwork accumulating in your home. A circle themed birthday party for kids. How clever! And chic decorating on a budget. Images here, here,…
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If you’re in the market for flashcards to beef up the letter skills of your little brainiac, I recommend Flashcard Zoo. Created by a mama who’s clearly done her research, the cards are: “Mommy-created and kid-tested and approved. These flashcards have been lab tested in hostile conditions and can withstand, chewing, drooling, being walked on, being used a Frisbee, landing in the toilet, swimming in the bathtub and are great for keeping wooden train tracks level on the carpet.“ Boy…
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Total Trip Time: 00:02:30:00; and then I get this bright idea. Hello friends! What is the best way to keep things interesting on mile 60 of a 600 mile trip that will eventually drags out for another 3000? That’s right; find the stretch of HWY that makes absolutely no turns for 80 miles, and….. “Evasive maneuvers! Hard to port!!!” And then I say to myself: “Self. Situations like this are exactly the reason why engineers invented differential lockers. ‘Heck’ this…
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