Monthly Archives: May 2012

DIY Travel Survival Kit Gift

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Janalyn

My little sister graduates from high school tonight, and I wanted to get her something a little more thoughtful than just money, but that she would still actually want and use! I bought a roadside emergency kit for her a … Continue reading →

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Itty Bitty Birth Story

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Janalyn

To celebrate that my baby has now been on the outside longer than the inside (which I cannot believe) I decided to share the story of her entrance into the world, 41 weeks ago: The birth of my child was … Continue reading →

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Out of the Box Week Conclusions

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Janalyn

Ok well I started off last week with good goals and attitude, but man how quickly that changed! On Day 2, the Itty Bitty decided it was time for her 9 month growth spurt, so literally for 2 days all … Continue reading →

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Out of the Box Week Update

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Janalyn

Ok we’re halfway through our week of no processed foods, and… it’s not as bad as I thought it would be! I don’t think we’ve had any meals on the correct day, but I do think we’ll make them all at some … Continue reading →

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Random

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Janalyn

I’m too busy making all my food from scratch to pull together an actual post, so here’s a little bit of what we’ve been up to other than the mounds of dishes each day: Busy, busy, … Continue reading →

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Out of the Box Week

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Janalyn

Here’s our menu for the Out of the Box week that I’m almost regretting committing to: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Snacks/Dessert Day 1 Fresh Fruit Chicken and Spinach Taquitos on Whole Grain Corn Tortillas Baby Back Ribs, Cauliflower Poppers, Roasted … Continue reading →

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Lay Your Armor Down. Or at Least Redirect It.

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Janalyn

I’m sure you’ve seen the controversial TIME magazine cover, and if you haven’t, how did you avoid that?!? The article itself is actually not at all like the cover makes it out to be. It talks about attachment parenting as a whole, … Continue reading →

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Whoever Coined the Phrase “Sleeping Like a Baby” Probably Never had One

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Janalyn

As a new parent, I get asked about sleep a lot. I understand why. In the first few months, sleep is all we desire, so it’s hard not to think about, and thus talk about. However, it really irks me … Continue reading →

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Water Bottle Trick

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Janalyn

Sometimes I really surprise myself with a stroke of genius. This is my latest one. When I was pregnant, I was militant about monitoring my water intake. I kept a tally on my desk at work, making sure I had … Continue reading →

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Breastfeeding Gift Basket

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Janalyn

My favorite gift to give a new mom is a breastfeeding basket. In the hospital, I received a basket full of snacks from a sweet friend, and once I got home I realized it was the perfect size to transfer … Continue reading →

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