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Stuffed Bell Peppers
We’re slowly adding content to the Recipes section. The Stuffed Peppers recipe that I have been making so often has been posted. We like them well enough to make them about once every other week. We’re...
View ArticleBenefits of Breastfeeding for Mommy
Maddie will be 6 months old tomorrow, and I’m happy to say that she has been exclusively breastfed her entire life (no formula supplements). I feel very lucky that I can provide this for my baby....
View ArticleThe Dairy Free Life
During my pregnancy, I was sometimes frustrated by all the “rules” that I had to follow when it came to certain foods. Since this was my first pregnancy, I was very diligent about what I ate and...
View ArticleOur Trip to Gatlinburg
I wrote up this trip report just after returning from Gatlinburg in July. I was waiting to post it when I had my photos organized, but I’m still running way behind on photos. I’ll have to post the...
View ArticleA New Monthly Challenge: Healthier Living
Now that we have the responsibility of raising a child, we are looking at our own habits to see what we need to improve. I thought that in addition to our Green Challenge, we could start a Healthier...
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Vegan cheeses
Gabe and I recently took a trip to Whole Foods for one main purpose: to find non-dairy alternatives. You may find it surprising that the vast majority of commonly found “veggie” slices actually contain...
View ArticleNew recipe: Chilled Vegetable Salad
Last weekend, our neighborhood had the annual block party. This was the first time that we have been able to attend. The block party is held on our cul-de-sac which means we can set our deck furniture...
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Restaurant ideas?
Gabe and I will be celebrating our 2nd anniversary next Thursday, and Aunt Kristin has agreed to babysit Madeline for the evening. We are looking for some place interesting and new (to us). Most...
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From Mommy to Madeline, 8 months
Madeline is 8 months old today, so it’s time for another letter to Maddie! I can’t believe how fast the time is passing. Dear Madeline, Wow! I can’t believe that you have another month under your belt....
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The Sunday Somethings, 13jun10
Something that makes me happy: Hearing my daughter say, “I lub you, Mommy” tonight when she was going to bed. Something I’m thinking: Today, my parents have been married for 40 years. Something I’m...
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Happy 5 months, Cullen!
These months are going by so fast with the two kids. It’s time for another edition of letters to Cullen! Dear Cullen, You are a very pleasant baby to be around! You are quite social and prefer to be...
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The Sunday Somethings, 18jun10
Another weekend trip, another late Sunday Somethings. Oh well. Maybe I should just call them, “The Sometime Somethings?” Something that makes me happy: Good photos. Something I’m thinking: I don’t...
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The Sunday Somethings, 15aug10
Something that makes me happy: Buying clothes for the kiddos. It’s so much more fun than buying clothes for myself! Something I’m thinking: I’m thinking that another trip to the Smithfield outlets is...
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Happy 9 months to Cullen!
Any time I think that the months cannot go by any quicker, they do. Life is pretty amazing with the kiddos. It’s time for another letter to Cullen! Dear Cullen, Today, my sweet boy, you are nine months...
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The Sunday Somethings, 14nov10
Something that makes me happy: Getting some Christmas shopping done early! Santa has made a lot of progress. Something I’m thinking: I’m not sure who I am rooting for in this season’s Amazing Race....
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The Sunday Somethings, 05dec10
Something that makes me happy: The thought of having my hubby back home again. Something I’m thinking: Solo parenting two small kiddos is tough! Hopefully, Gabe realizes how much that we appreciate...
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The Sunday Somethings, 12dec10
I really debated just skipping this week, but I had things I wanted to make sure to write down about the kids and the goings on in our household….obviously, we’ve been busy! Something that makes me...
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Cullen’s (quite overdue) 10-month letter
It’s getting harder and harder to keep up with these letters! I knew I had no chance over the holiday week since we were going to be out of town for more than a week and I had to write TWO letters....
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The Sunday Somethings, 19dec10
Something that makes me happy: Baking and creating in the kitchen! I think I’ve finally justified the need for a Kitchenaid mixer. I have wanted one for a very long time. Too bad that I didn’t figure...
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Cullen’s 11 month letter
So….Cullen turned 11 months a few days before Christmas. With family visiting, Christmas, New Year’s Eve, and a stomach bug, I haven’t had a chance to post the letter. I did write most of it just...
View ArticleMaddie’s First Solid Food Experience
After Maddie’s 4-month appointment, we had decided to wait to introduce solid foods until closer to her 6-month appointment. She has demonstrated a likely dairy allergy, so we didn’t want to risk other...
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