Ideas, reviews, and thoughts on simple living in the REAL world.
Sometimes, my life doesn't go as planned, and especially if it has anything to do with a computer. *sigh*Does this happen to anyone else?I had planned on posting every day during April. As we know, I almost made that happen, but not quite. I thank my work obligations for that one, but hey, that's what... Continue Reading →
United in grief, we find love and strength International Babylost Mother's DayMay 2, 2010It was Thanksgiving morning, 1994, that I woke up to the voice of my Mother in our living room. I had thought it was my aunt at first--my mother wasn't supposed to be home. She and my father had gone to the... Continue Reading →
This is what I’m working towards. This is what motivates me.I want to wake up and just watch my daughter sleep. Right now, when I wake up in the morning, I have to get ready for work, pack the diaper bag, and then wake up my sleeping daughter so she can go to Grandma’s house.... Continue Reading →
Today's the day. For those of you who also read my pregnancy-family journal blog at http://octobersheart.blogspot.com/, you know that I'm getting an ultrasound today that will hopefully allow us to visualize my son's stomach. We had our 20-week ultrasound (usually the only one you get with my midwife) and were then told at our 24-week... Continue Reading →
Last night, my husband asked me if it'd be okay if he had a "guy's night" with his friends on Saturday. Of course I'm okay with this--it's important to have friends and do things with them! Inside, though, I'm secretly a little bummed. It's not because he's not going to be with me, though. It's... Continue Reading →
Greetings!I thought you may enjoy a personal update from life in upstate NY. As usual, I'm running a little behind on blog stuff lately. If you're waiting for reviews and giveaways to be posted, don't worry-- I do actually work on writing them every day Mon-Fri! I just haven't had enough time all at once... Continue Reading →
You Might Be A Paramedic Mama If... 1) You catch yourself angerly wondering why the car in front of you isn't pulling over...and then it hits you: you're driving your personal vehicle.2) When accused by your mother-in-law of being a safety freak about your own child, you respond with "better alive than dead" with no... Continue Reading →
I have been struggling the last few days with the following dilemma: wear a sweater over my polo shirt and sweat to death (amidst answering the question of "why are you wearing a sweater when it's 88f degrees out?!") or don't wear the sweater and show the world round circles over wear my baby-feeders are... Continue Reading →
Smartie Pants Diaper Covers from http://littlelondyn.blogspot.comPrefolds, contours, and fitted diapers all require covers. While the good ol' leaky rubber pants with elastic trim are still around, there are much friendlier options available now. Not only are they easier to use and longer lasting, but they're so much cuter now, even coming with matching dresses or... Continue Reading →
By now, you've heard that using cloth diapers will actually save you money. If you notice an average diaper costing $15.00, though, you may be wondering how this could be true. Check out the cloth diaper savings calculator at DiaperPin.com to see the truth.Note: I noticed that they price disposables at $0.17/diaper whereas I've calculated... Continue Reading →
Life More Simply 