Reading Time: 4 minutesIt’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving 2011 is less than 2 weeks away! I’ll be honest. My family is most likely going out to eat for Thanksgiving this year! I don’t know if we’ve ever done that, but things have been hectic since my sister just had twins, and my parents are helping to take […]
Motherhood & FamilyThe Best Foods to Feed Baby
Reading Time: 4 minutesWelcome back to First Year Friday! Two weeks ago, we started a new series on Starting Solids with a post on when to start. Today we will take a look at different approaches to starting solid foods. If there’s anything I’ve learned in nearly 3 1/2 years of parenting, it’s that everyone has an opinion […]
Blueberry-Banana Green Tea Smoothie
Reading Time: 3 minutesThis post gives a delicious recipe for a blueberry-banana green tea smoothie that contains lots of wonderful antioxidants. This week’s healthy homemaker recipe is for a blueberry-banana green tea smoothie!! I’ll be honest. I occasionally drink green tea, but this was the first time I actually tried to make anything with it! Image by lekyu This traditional […]
Decorating with Nativities from Around the World
Reading Time: 3 minutesThis is just a Willow Tree set we got here in the U.S.–but we love it! It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving is almost here, and Christmas is truly right around the corner. For the next few weeks, I will be joining the amazing bloggers from the Modern Alternative Mama team for a Natural Holiday Celebration […]
HomeThe Importance of Friends a Few Steps Ahead
Reading Time: 3 minutesMy hubby works 5 1/2 days a week. He teaches Spanish Monday through Friday and runs Saturday school on Saturday mornings. Since our girls aren’t in preschool or Mother’s Day Out, that means there is little “mommy time” each week. I have struggled with feelings of desiring to have some alone time. I’m a people person, […]
Gallo Pinto: A Traditional Costa Rican Breakfast
Reading Time: 3 minutes Forget the flu shot! This year, fight back with food instead! Welcome back to Five Flu-Fighting Foods–a 5-week series that will arm you with recipes to stay healthy this season! I’m excited to be joining the following 5 amazing bloggers in hosting this series: Nikki @ Christian Mommy Blogger Mindy @ The Purposed Heart Anne @ Authentic […]
