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• Healthy, Natural Birth Control {that Works!}

  

  I recently wrote this post about why I will never use hormone birth control again.Now, who would I be to only warn you of the dangers of something without... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2013 FAMILY

• a Bit of What My Husband Does for a Living…

  Here’s a really beautiful rendition of “Go! Tell It On The Mountain” by David Crowder, featuring my husband. Mine is the one with the beard…and the plaid... Read more

  Posted on 08 December 2013 FAMILY

• Saturday Confession – Good Things I’m Not Doing Again Until Spring

  

  There are moments life where I have spare time.Now is not that time.So I’m giving myself the freedom to let a few things fall by the wayside. Read more

  Posted on 08 December 2013 FAMILY

• Healthy Home Renovation: Killing Mold and Removing Wallpaper Without Chemicals

  

  Ok, so there is SO much to talk about in the way of our home renovation.  We are still in the “tearing down” and “research” phase which has been way more... Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2013 FAMILY

• 6 Reasons to NEVER Take Birth Control Pills

  

  When I got married almost 12 years ago I disregarded warnings from my mother and jumped on the birth control pill bandwagon.  I didn’t think twice about them,... Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2013 FAMILY

• Healthy Chocolate-cherry Shake

  

  Here’s some full disclosure: This shake was not at all my idea.My foodie friend Craig posted This recipe on Facebook a while back for a Vegan Chocolate Cherry... Read more

  Posted on 29 November 2013 FAMILY

• No Elfing Way – Why You Won’t See an Elf on Our Shelf

  

  I don’t know a lot about this “Elf on a Shelf” business.  But here’s what I understand:  You buy an Elf doll that you move around to a new spot in the house at... Read more

  Posted on 23 November 2013 FAMILY

• Saturday Confession – Occupying Miles

  

  My Miles (20 months) is a daredevil. Pair his complete fearlessness and apparent lack of ability to feel pain with the strength of ten lumberjacks and the... Read more

  Posted on 23 November 2013 FAMILY

• Holiday Consumerism – How to Be Part of the Solution

  

  I recently had a conversation with a sweet girl who works at a local fast food place. She told me that they are open 24 hours a day, all year, including... Read more

  Posted on 23 November 2013 FAMILY

• 5 Things Completely Insane Things Every Mom Does

  

  cover your toddler with a blanket at night even though never once, in the history of toddlerdom, has a child kept a blanket on all night. sit down after the kid... Read more

  Posted on 19 November 2013 FAMILY

• Saturday Confession: That Pinkie Nail

  

  I like my nails short.  I work with my hands all day and am bad about wearing gloves so they just end up looking gnarly and dirty if I don’t trim them weekly.... Read more

  Posted on 16 November 2013 FAMILY

• If You Feel So Inclined

  

  I’ve had a few readers tell me that I should charge for my information here, especially one-on-one phone/email consults.There are a few reasons why I don’t.1.... Read more

  Posted on 15 November 2013 FAMILY

• a Couple of Good Online Deals!

  

  I order a lot of products online, partly because you can get great deals, but mostly so that I don’t have to leave my home unless absolutely necessary. Read more

  Posted on 13 November 2013 FAMILY

• The Vets in My Family – Happy Veteran’s Day

  

  My Mother’s Father served in the Korean War.  My Dad’s Dad was a radio controller for supply planes in World War II.  Hank’s Grandfather on his Mother’s side... Read more

  Posted on 12 November 2013 FAMILY

• 21 Days of Gratitude: Day 21- a Wrap-up and a Mild Obsession

  

  If you ever wondered how to make time fly by, try the following: Have a new baby. Have your spouse start a new job. Remodel a house and contract out the labor... Read more

  Posted on 11 November 2013 FAMILY

• I Finally Did It

  

  I hired a nanny.  Only 2 days/week, and not all day, but I’m pretty sure it’s gonna change my life.“You need help” my mom said.  And in the kindest of ways. Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2013 FAMILY

• 21 Days of Gratitude: Day 20 – Affordable Health Insurance Alternative

  

  When I had Henry, we decided I would stay at home with him rather than continue working as an Orthodontist Assistant, which also meant that we lost our... Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2013 FAMILY

• 21 Days of Gratitude: Days 17, 18, 19

  

  I shouldn’t be writing right now.I’m more exhausted than I’ve been in recent memory.Last night I fell asleep, mid-conversation with my husband.  I hadn’t... Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2013 FAMILY

• 21 Days of Gratitude: Days 12-16 & Some Pics of Pumpkinfest!

  

  Well…I’ve got some catching up to do on this little blog!Hank has been gone (he’s back now – woot woot!) so things were busy.  But they are always busy. Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2013 FAMILY

• the Cowardice of Online Anonymity

  

  A few days ago  I received the following comment on my post about Advocare:“All of your information is invalid. Sorry you failed at a company and product... Read more

  Posted on 27 October 2013 FAMILY