Craftycrunchymama

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• Grandma's Buns - Pizza Bun Recipe

  

  I couldn't resist calling this post Grandma's Buns - I mean come on, the name was begging to be used.Anyway, as you can probably guess this is a recipe my... Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2012 FAMILY, RECIPES

• The Snot Sucker: Nose-Frida Review

  

  Baby J has a cold right now and he is SO congested. There is snot pouring out of his little nose. I wipe it, but then seconds later I turn around and it looks... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• The Importance of Good Dental Care During Pregnancy

  

  When you think about taking care of yourself during pregnancy, what comes to mind? Most likely things like taking a prenatal vitamin, getting plenty of rest... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2012 HEALTH, PARENTING

• The 2012 Great Cloth Diaper Change - Syracuse Style!

  

  I am so excited to have attended my very first Great Cloth Diaper Change! The change is an attempt to break a world record for the most cloth diapers changed... Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Local Love: Basic Baby (Shop) **GIVEAWAY**

  

  I have decided to dedicate a portion of my blog to local shops, artisans, and events. I have just recently realized the importance of the practice of buying... Read more

  Posted on 16 April 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Natural Remedies for Constipated Babies

  

  Since Baby J has started solid foods, he has had a little problem with constipation. Last month it got much worse (no more bananas or rice for us!). It got so... Read more

  Posted on 13 April 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• I've Been Liebstered - Twice!

  

  If you are like me you are asking Lie-what? Imagine my surprise when I received two in one day! I actually had to go look up the meaning and I will share with... Read more

  Posted on 12 April 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Attachment Parenting: Balance and Boundaries and Beware of Baby Trainers

  

  Before I start, I would like to reference you to my first post that explains Attachment Parenting as well as the fact that I certainly do not judge others who... Read more

  Posted on 10 April 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Dying Easter Eggs Naturally

  

  I decided the day before Easter that I wanted to try my hand at dying our Easter eggs naturally this year. We don't usually do egg dying, but I saw this... Read more

  Posted on 09 April 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Attachment Parenting and Bedding Close to Baby

  

  Before I start, I would like to reference you to my first post that explains Attachment Parenting as well as the fact that I certainly do not judge others who... Read more

  Posted on 02 April 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Attachment Parenting and Babywearing

  

  Before I start, I would like to reference you to my first post that explains Attachment Parenting as well as the fact that I certainly do not judge others who... Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• What is a 'Crunchy Parent'?

  

  I was having a conversation with a friend lately about crunchy parenting and it made me realize that not everyone knows what 'crunchy' is. I know that before I... Read more

  Posted on 28 March 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Attachment Parenting: Breastfeeding and Attentive Bottle Feeding

  

  Before I start, I would like to reference you to my first post that explains Attachment Parenting as well as the fact that I certainly do not judge others who... Read more

  Posted on 27 March 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Attachment Parenting and Belief in Your Baby's Cries

  

  Before I start, I would like to reference you to my first post that explains Attachment Parenting as well as the fact that I certainly do not judge others who... Read more

  Posted on 27 March 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Attachment Parenting and Birth Bonding

  

  Bonding right away.The first "Baby B" of Attachment Parenting as explained by Dr. William Sears in his book "The Baby Book" is birth bonding. Read more

  Posted on 25 March 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Attachment Parenting: What is It?

  

  Lots of physical contact!Before I start this series on Attachment Parenting, I would like to make a small disclaimer. Some of my views might be a bit on the... Read more

  Posted on 17 March 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• What Happened to Sesame Street?

  

  As a young child I used to love Sesame Street. I can remember the days when I would sit in my Dad's bed all cuddled up and watch it with such excitement! Read more

  Posted on 14 March 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Yarn Wrapped Letters

  

  Time for some crafty inspiration! I decided to make these awesome yarn wrapped monogram letters for people at Christmas this year. Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Why I Love the Dr. Sears Books

  

  As you have probably gathered, I am a researcher. There aren't many decisions I make that don't result from some sort of research. Read more

  Posted on 09 March 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: The J Family Way

  

  Since the recycling symbol is in such a prominent spot on my page, I thought I should explain why recycling is so important to me and how we go about... Read more

  Posted on 08 March 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING