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• Cloth Diaper Types: Wool Covers

  

  It's been a while since I have talked about cloth diapers, so I thought I would give the next cloth diaper spot to one of my very favorite items: the wool... Read more

  Posted on 13 August 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Wordless Wednesday - Playing in the Mud

  

  It rained pretty hard while we were at Daddy's job site, so when it was all over we went out to explore the mud puddles! Baby J was happy to splash in the... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Sensory Activity: Redneck Waterbed

  

  I found this idea at a wonderful website - Play at Home Mom. They have tons of great ideas to keep little one's imaginations running! When I saw this 'redneck... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Where I Am Right Now - Dealing With Anxiety

  First of all, let me begin by apologizing to all of my faithful readers for the lack of posts lately. I kind of disappeared for a little bit, without any notice. Read more

  Posted on 19 July 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Basic Baby Won a Family Times Bestie! **GIVEAWAY**

  

  If you are unfamiliar with the Family Times, it is a Central New York magazine written about all of the things that affect us as families in our area. It has... Read more

  Posted on 29 June 2012 FAMILY

• Starting My Journey With Mama Cloth: Posh Pads Review

  

  I did it! I finally made the switch to mama cloth! If you are unfamiliar with the term 'mama cloth', they are reusable cloth menstrual pads. It might seem gross... Read more

  Posted on 19 June 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Happy Father's Day!

  

  I want to wish a special Happy Father's Day to all of the wonderful Daddies out there! Being a Dad is a special job which entails lots of playing, laughing,... Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Dr. Seuss First Birthday!

  

  Baby J loves Dr. Seuss books. We started reading him "One Fish Two Fish" when he was a couple of months old and our collection has grown - as well as his love... Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, PARTIES

• Happy First Birthday, My Boy!

  

  On this day last year at 2:43 PM my 9 lb 8 oz baby boy came into the world. I have never heard a sweeter sound than his first cry. I can't believe a whole year... Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• How to Add Snaps to Your Woogie 2

  

  If you didn't catch my drift in my review of the Woogie 2 - I hate that my son can so easily get the iPod out of the case. I love all of the other aspects of th... Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• A Review of the Woogie 2

  

  You might remember that we bought Baby J an iPod Touch a while back. When we bought the iPod, we also bought a plush case for it: the Woogie 2. Read more

  Posted on 08 June 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Mama J's New Mom Essentials

  To round out my "essentials" list (I have already covered pregnancy and newborn essentials), I figured I would do a list for new moms. Read more

  Posted on 07 June 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Mama J's Newborn Essentials

  

  Since I wrote a post about pregnancy essentials, I figured a newborn essential list would be helpful as well.When I think of newborn essentials, I think of... Read more

  Posted on 01 June 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• I'm No Quitter, Just a Postponer!

  I was doing really well with the Flats and Handwashing Challenge hosted by Dirty Diaper Laundry but unfortunately it just wasn't meant to be and I had to stop... Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Flats Challenge: Day 2

  

  I am taking part in the Second Annual Flats and Handwashing Challenge hosted by Dirty Diaper Laundry. For 7 days I will be using only flat cloth diapers and... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Flats Challenge: Day 1

  

  I am taking part in the Second Annual Flats and Handwashing Challenge hosted by Dirty Diaper Laundry. For 7 days I will be using only flat cloth diapers and... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Mama J's Pregnancy Essentials

  

  When you are become pregnant, there are some things you are going to need/want. Being pregnant can be uncomfortable, so here's a list of things that I found... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Birthing Classes - Are They Really Necessary?

  I would like to go back in time a little bit and talk about some pregnancy topics. I didn't have a blog then - I wish I had thought of it sooner, so I would lik... Read more

  Posted on 11 May 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Wordless Wednesday - Prepping Flats

  

  Getting excited for the Second Annual Flats and Handwashing Challenge hosted by Dirty Diaper Laundry. I bought my flats and prepped all eighteen by boiling... Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2012 FAMILY

• How to Soothe a Congested Baby

  

  Baby J was sick with something last week. I am not sure if it was a cold or congestion due to teething, but he was miserable. Because he has been sick a couple... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2012 FAMILY, HEALTH, PARENTING