In February, I gave birth to a chubby, redheaded, vampire-skinned boy. And for the last five months, I’ve spent every day with him. It’s been a wonderful experience and I’ve learned a lot. Like the best place to get a moo-moo. Or the importance of a good sports bra. I never planned on staying home […]
The Shedder
January 19, 2011 by 1 Comment
The Shedder comes to stay. Peanut is “The Shedder”. The first thing he does when he comes home from school is walk in the door and things start dropping. Bookbag, lunchbox, shoes, coat, whatever he can shed, he just does it. I have set the house up in a myriad of ways at the front door and […]
Feature Friday: Handmade Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids
November 19, 2010 by 3 Comments
Flower fairy baby doll / upcycled organic hand embroidered child toy by SewnNatural wooden disc memory matching game – robot mania by lovemonkey Personalized Sweater Ball by handmadepretties Cat puzzle by michaelbarchalk Orchid Dinosaur – Clip On Dino Tail for Toddlers by TheBlueOrange Chocolate Strawberry Felt Dessert Set by mommy24cs Tic Tac Toe – Travel […]
Tastebud Temptations Gone Wrong
November 7, 2010 by 2 Comments
Peanut is a pretty good eater. He loves things other kids turn their nose up at (salmon and brussel sprouts, as well as pasta in truffle sauce).Lately he has been a pain in the neck when it comes to trying to new foods. At 10, I can’t say “it will make you grow big and […]
The Headless Chicken
November 2, 2010 by Leave a Comment
There are days that I feel Peanut is like a headless chicken, running around with no direction and fiddle farting his way through life. Today is one of those days. We got up on time, nothing was rushed. I cooked breakfast, we got ready and then, off to school for Safety Patrol. He had his […]
New Mommy Fitness Myths Debunked
August 30, 2010 by Leave a Comment
My job as a certified fitness professional is to help people get into, or back into, a healthy shape and weight. All the time, we come across mothers looking to regain their pre-pregnancy bodies, while building enough energy and strength in order to care for their growing families. I know it’s hard to fit exercise […]
The Mommyality of Lisa: Part 1
June 24, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Life comes at you with all sorts of twists and turns. In my mommy fantasyland? I am the perfect mother whose son is the most well-behaved, athletic, scholarly child man has ever seen. Sweat is never on my brow, I am the quintessential hostess, and my voice is carefully modulated. I am a mixture of […]
I like smelly cheese, not smelly boys
June 17, 2010 by 2 Comments
In two weeks, my bouncing bundle of joy is going to be 10. Where has time gone? First off, time is marching all over my face. That tells me part of where it has went. But, that’s another story, for another time. Peanut is stinky and I will be quite honest, if I have to […]
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