Monthly Archives: April 2012

Week of New Recipes

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Janalyn

The Husband and I decided that we had gotten stuck in a rut in the kitchen, so I devoted one week to trying new recipes- at least one per day, but sometimes more! Here are a few of my favorites … Continue reading →

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Little Known Benefits of Breastfeeding

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Janalyn

There are lots of reasons to breastfeed. Sure there’s the bonding, and the fact that it’s best for your baby, but there are several other, not so widespread reasons that I thought I’d compile in one place. It is (basically) … Continue reading →

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I Hope my Thumb is Green

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Janalyn

I’ve always wanted a garden, but was too afraid I’d kill it to try. Also I don’t like dirt. Then I looked it up and realized even if I totally suck, I can fix it in a few months. What … Continue reading →

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Perk of Living in Texas

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Janalyn

There are a few, but a big one in the springtime is the sea of bluebonnets everywhere. Now I understand why my mom made us stop by the side of the highway at least once every Spring for the obligatory … Continue reading →

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Cloth Wipes Tutorial

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Janalyn

We were using cloth diapers for a few weeks before I realized how silly it was to use disposable wipes with cloth diapers. I’m already doing poopy laundry, why not add more? The only thing I wasn’t sure about was … Continue reading →

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What do a Swiss Army Knife and Stuffed Tigger have in Common?

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Janalyn

Answer: They’re both items in our storm survival kit. We’ve had a busy week around here! I finally started my garden (which you’ll read more about another day), I’m getting a lot of important filing done at home; fun stuff … Continue reading →

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Things I Wish I Had Done

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Janalyn

Before Getting Married: Go on a girls’ vacation, like Christmas shopping in NYC in the snow and seeing the tree in Rockefeller Plaza. (Now if I ever make it there, it will only be during baseball season.) Or maybe a lounge … Continue reading →

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Rice Krispie Easter Eggs

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Janalyn

Anyone else procrastinate on making your Easter treats? I forgot that I signed up to take cookies to a church event, so I threw these pretties together after putting the Itty Bitty down last night. Pretty impressive huh? The best … Continue reading →

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My Midwife Decision

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Janalyn

Like most 20-something women, I had gone to an OB/GYN since my late teens. I just assumed everyone did, and that’s who delivered their babies. I was sometimes sad looking around at the pregnant women sitting with me in the … Continue reading →

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