We had my daughter’s birthday party a couple weekends ago. We were going for “green” but traditional, definitely not “commercial,” and of course, lots of fun. This is how it went as far as meeting some green and ethical standards. Where we succeeded: 1. Evite invitations. Some people like to make their own invitations, which are [...]
What does this picture have to do with breastfeeding? Answer: Absolutely nothing! That’s right! I just wanted to take a minute to announce my excitement about being featured at No Time For Flash Cards. My post, Apple Prints and Puppets is not only my first guest post, it’s my first craft post. I use Allie’s blog a [...]
Welcome to September’s Carnival of Breastfeeding! This month the theme is “Breastfeeding and Work.” Be sure to check out the posts from our other Carnival participants linked at the end of this one. I have been nursing my children at work for the past four years, from the time they wake up until it’s time [...]
Late summer produces a lot of fruit, much of which falls on the ground and turns to mush, fodder for bugs and birds. Sometimes it breaks my heart to drive past a yard and see tons of apples or plums on the ground, completely going to waste. That food could be eaten by people who [...]
Welcome to “Ask an LC” by Melissa Yetter RN CLC Melissa Yetter RN CLC is an experienced OB/L&D/Newborn nurse since the 70’s. She started her specialized lactation career in 1988, became a CLC in 1991, and went on to IBCLC in 1993, renewed in 1998. Due to unforeseen circumstances, she opted out of the required 10 year IBCLC [...]
Are you going to be a part of this year’s Global Breastfeeding Challenge? The Quintessence Foundation is holding its Breastfeeding Challenge 2009 this October 3rd with “latch on” occurring at 11am. Last year, there were 300 sites with over 7,632 babies in 19 countries. All that is needed is at least one breastfeeding mother and child. [...]
I do not generally like tomatoes. Unless they’re squashed, like in ketchup, spaghetti sauce or salsa, I pass. However, my husband somehow thought it would be an excellent idea to grow tomatoes this year, and wouldn’t you know it, they’re doing great. To top it off, our weekly CSA share box has been overflowing with [...]
