Year: 2009

by Kimberly

diaper rash cream that works

I have two babies with sensitive skin, and I’ve gone through plenty of skin care products and diaper creams trying to find those that are effective yet mild, and that treat as well as prevent problems. Bonus points for natural, organic, and pleasant-smelling. Because babies just shouldn’t smell like medicine. Thus, I was delighted to discover Mayron’s Good Baby. Developed by mommy and Emmy-winning actress Melanie Mayron (of the hit TV shows “Lipstick Jungle,” and“thirtysomething.” ) and her father, a chemist, Good…
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by Allison

homemade colored pasta.

Spring Break kind of snuck up on me. That’s what happens when you go on vacation the week before Spring Break; you end up all sorts of confused when it’s really time for vacation. C is home with me, dying of boredom and looking to do some crafts, so I looked to my favorite craft resource for some ideas to keep us occupied for a little while: Make & Takes. Marie is the cleverest person I know. Really. We’re in…
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by Allison

great shoes for kids.

Once I had C I finally understood why legions of moms complained about how difficult it is to find suitable, cute, sturdy shoes that don’t have some kind of truck or superhero emblazoned across the side. Did I mention sturdy? My little C is somewhat of a product tester for durability. The boy can destroy a shoe in ten days flat. Enter Pediped {do you hear the choirs singing halleluia?}. My two favorite shoes for Spring {or Fall, or Winter…
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by Alma

plan for a weekly dinner menu.

Confession: Mike and I got into a very bad habit of eating out a lot. It started when we were dating. We were together almost every evening, and come on! You’re dating! You’re supposed to go out to eat. Everyone knows that. It continued after we got married because I was working an hour away from where we live and my schedule did not leave the time or energy to cook. It continued after I quit my job and started…
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by Kimberly

hard boiled egg sandwiches from your easter eggs.

It’s one of my favorite holidays for many reasons. I hope, whether you celebrate with bunny rabbits or your Sunday best or both, that you have a lovely weekend. Today we are celebrating with sunshine, hunting eggs, planting seeds, baking, and tomorrow with worship and feasting. And a recipe for you, to make use of all those eggs you dyed, courtesy of Martha Stewart.  Or update your favorite egg-salad sandwich by reducing the mayo and adding a bit of dijon mustard,…
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by Allison

weekly fitness tip: diversify your workout.

Here’s my fit tip today: DIVERSITY If you love to run, try Tae Bo. If you walk, try swimming. If you like to lift weights, try yoga. Mix it up a bit. It keeps the monotony of exercise at bay and gives your muscles a little confusion, which is a good thing, even if it doesn’t sound like it. What are YOUR fit tips? Hand ’em over ladies!

by Rachele Foushee-Beck

what foods are high in fiber.

April’s theme for the month is ……FIBER!! So how did you do last week? Did you find it easy to eat at least 25-30 grams of fiber a day? I have heard from some of you that digestion was much better this week!! That is so great. Keep eating all your fiber rich foods. This week’s question is: “What foods are high in fiber?” High fiber foods are foods that contain 5 or more grams of fiber per serving. Here’s…
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by Kimberly

homemade scone recipe from the barefoot contessa.

Mmmmm. Hot scones. Buttered. Topped with strawberry jam.  I’m talking traditional English scones, as opposed to fried dough sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar which is also delicious but technically not a scone. Here’s a lovely recipe that is easily varied. I’ve yet to try an Ina Garten/Barefoot Contessa recipe that isn’t fantastic. I don’t bake much, but this one is really do-able, even for me. Sometimes I make up the dough and roll it the night before, cover tightly and…
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by Allison

sunny southern california.

I’m on vacation right now with my family in Southern California. It’s sunny here. Warm too. I was beginning to wonder if sunshine was just a figment of my imagination but as it turns out, no, it’s real enough, you just have to go pretty far south to find it. The whole family is going to head out to the beach today, maybe find some sea glass, collect shells, scream, run in the surf, boogie board, and blow bubbles into…
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