Monthly Archives: April 2014
Boys Are Just As Sweet, If Not Sweeter
When I was pregnant with my first son, people asked, "Is it a girl?"
When I was pregnant with my second son, they said, "You...
Top 10 Reasons to Attend the Mommy Foodie Fair
The Mommy Foodie Fair is just a week away on Tuesday, May 6th at 6:30 p.m.!! Have you invited a friend and purchased your...
Life’s Last Great Mystery!
Neither my husband nor myself is an only child. We are both the older sibling to a younger brother, and when we discussed having...
Washi Tape: How To Get Crafty with the Kids, Cheaply and...
People have often described me as "crafty" and "creative." While I've doodled some doodles and I've written some poems, I’m not a painter or...
In The Blink of An Eye
I'm sure you've all heard it at some point or another:
"They grow up so fast!"
"Enjoy them while you can!"
"Don't blink! They'll be grown!"
I remember...
When Your Friend is “Infertile”
This week is National Infertility Awareness Week - an issue affecting one out of eight couples. Despite the large number of people who fall...
Baby-step your way to a Greener Life
Sometimes it can be a little bit overwhelming to think about trying to live a "green" lifestyle. We're busy moms. So, my goal is...
Homeschooling with Classical Conversations
Back in February, Kristi P. shared some information about the classical approach to homeschooling. This is now the approach our family uses to homeschool our...
Our Favorite Read Aloud Books
“One more, mama,” Nora says as I turn the final page and lay the well-worn book beside her. “One more” is her favorite catch...
DIY Babywearing :: Save Money By Making Your Own Carrier
I was introduced to babywearing when my daughter was born and my mom gave me a ring sling she found at a consignment sale....
Picking a Baby Carrier :: Advice From a Babywearing Educator
Your house looks like a frat party gone wrong and you ran out of clothes baskets two weeks ago. Basically, you need to wear...
Babywearing All Around Columbia
Let’s face it, as the weather heats up, the city of Columbia starts to get cooler. Farmers markets are popping up everywhere, green spaces...
Why Babywear?
I admit it: “babywearing” is a ridiculous term. You can thank Dr. Sears for the awkward portmanteau, which basically means “strapping your kid to...
Richland Library Main Branch :: It’s Not Just Books!
Libraries are always magic. But some libraries are more magic than most. Some make it easier to slip into the dreams of books, of...