Day of Ups and Downs

I am joining with Fadra for Stream of Consciousness Sunday, though I am cheating a bit. I am taking my 5 minutes on Saturday because, well, I HAVE the 5 minutes today when it won’t be guaranteed tomorrow!

Want to join in? The rules are simple.

Grab Fadra’s SOC button Write an intro if . . . → Read More: Day of Ups and Downs

Money Minute: A Bazillion Ways to Save With Vinegar

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Vinegar is inexpensive. Vinegar is a workhorse.  There are so many ways to replace more expensive products in the home by swapping them for vinegar. As a plus, trading vinegar for other products can greatly reduce the chemical exposure in your home! It’s a green and natural product.

I won’t waste much time delving . . . → Read More: Money Minute: A Bazillion Ways to Save With Vinegar

My Formula Story

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Buggy at just a week old. Look at how big this preemie-sized outfit is on him!

Next week starts World Breastfeeding Week. If you’ve been here more than 5 minutes, y’all know that I am a breastfeeding activist promoter.  Breastfeeding isn’t easy. Moms need support. Moms need education.

You may not know, however, . . . → Read More: My Formula Story

A Day in the Life….

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A typical day.

I don’t think there is one.

Every day is different.

So many people have asked what our daily “schedule” is.  Simple answer – we don’t have one.

When I was first a mommy, I read all the books about setting up the perfect schedule to get my baby on. I tried . . . → Read More: A Day in the Life….

Bloggy Basics: Adding a Search Box

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I’m sure you have seen search boxes on blogs. I have one on this blog!

Why are search boxes important?

Search boxes keep readers on your site longer. Imagine going to a blog that piques your interest. You want to read more but on a specific topic. If there is no search box, you . . . → Read More: Bloggy Basics: Adding a Search Box

Ending the Mommy Wars

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We’ve all done it. Admit it.  We’ve seen a mom parenting her child in some way (disciplining, feeding, whatever) and have made a snap judgement about her. A quick, “I’d never parent like THAT.” or “WHAT is she THINKING!” or “She mustn’t discipline at all if her child is behaving like THAT in public.” . . . → Read More: Ending the Mommy Wars

SOCS: All Things New

I’m linking up to Fadra’s place today for the “brain-dump free-writing” exercise that is Stream of Consciousness Sunday. I always question weather or not to make these posts public – the raw stuff that comes out of my head can be pretty confusing at times!Take 5 minutes, grab her button, write your post (do . . . → Read More: SOCS: All Things New