This week instead of the regular Foodie Friday recipe, I’m writing about my journey to becoming vegetarian. My step-mom was instrumental in my decision to become a vegetarian. I met my her when I was 11 after she came to Canada to marry my dad who had met her on his travels in New Zealand. [...]
What happens to Haiti when the rainy season comes? When this already impoverished country has been destroyed by an earthquake and multiple devastating aftershocks? When there is little to no shelter or sanitation? More people die. Babies and children die from preventable waterborne illnesses like diarrhea and malaria. However, Save The Children is doing their [...]
Some of you may have noticed that it isn’t as politically correct these days to use the term “extended breastfeeding.” “Full term breastfeeding” is now the more accepted term. Why? Because “extended” nursing implies only breastfeeding longer than the norm, and the norm, as many of you know is sadly not long at all. Also, [...]
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This post is part of the 2010 API Principles of Parenting blog carnival, a series of monthly parenting blog carnivals, hosted by API Speaks. Learn more about attachment parenting by visiting the API website. When I first got pregnant six years ago, the first thing I wanted to buy was What To Expect When You’re [...]
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I love Mexican food. I could probably eat a burrito everyday for the rest of my life and die happy. As long as I got to change it up a bit every now and then anyway. I’ve experimented with many bean fillings for vegetarian tacos, burritos, and quesadillas, and this is my favorite. Enjoy it [...]
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Mouth meets gravel. Oh, how it hurts. “Help me mama!” “I have a fat lip!” Milkies make it all better.
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Welcome to the February Carnival of Natural Parenting: Love and partners! This post was written for inclusion in the monthly Carnival of Natural Parenting hosted by Hobo Mama and Code Name: Mama. This month we’re writing about how a co-parent has or has not supported us in our dedication to natural parenting. Please read to [...]
