Archive for December, 2010

• Happy New Years {Eve}

  Dec 31 | Random | Heather | 7 Views | with 12 Comments

  There’s no beating around the bush here so I’ll just say it. You rock. Whether it’s sharing birth stories or something as mundane as trying to figure out what to feed a picky toddler, you have brought me more...

• The Joys and Health Benefits of Infant Massage

  Dec 29 | Natural Remedies | Heather | 21 Views | with 16 Comments

  Hey mama, watcha doin’ over there??? I have an idea . . . let’s play squeeze my thighs! You know you want to. I’m sorry about crashing your date with daddy the other night, but can you really say no to this...

• Cultured Salsa Recipe

  Dec 28 | Fermented Foods | Heather | 50 Views | with 28 Comments

  I’ll admit, I was a little nervous about fermenting salsa. Would it be frothy, mushy or just plain bad? To my surprise it tastes just like . . . salsa! Good salsa, too. Since I live smack dab in the heart of Tex-Mex country...

• There Were Two Trees in the Garden, And What That Says About Parenting

  Dec 27 | Parenting | Heather | 57 Views | with 26 Comments

  How to End a Clutter War Yesterday Daniel and I had a tiff about who was going to find a home for all of Katie’s new toys. Her grandparents got her tons of educational stuff and I am SO EXCITED to really begin working on...

• Merry Christmas!!!

  Dec 25 | Uncategorized | Heather | 8 Views | with 4 Comments

  Shutterfly is giving $25 gift certificates to anyone who posts a customized card on their blog. I’m a sucker for Shutterfly books, so it’s posted below. On this exact day one year ago I was the disappointed owner of 8...

• Three Holiday Desserts

  Dec 23 | Recipes | Heather | 7 Views | with 7 Comments

  Daddypotamus: “Who taught Katie ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?” Me: That would be me. Last July. Oh holidays. The food. The love. The traditions. The opportunity to count blessings and give some away. Who am I...

• 1095 Trips Around the Moon

  Dec 22 | Birthday Posts | Heather | 11 Views | with 31 Comments

  Dear Katie, Today is your 1095th day on this spinning marvel we call earth. From where I’m standing, the sun has smiled and laughed more often and the moon has danced with an extra lilt in her step these past few years. I...

• Cider Take 2

  Dec 21 | Fermented Foods | Heather | 24 Views | with 7 Comments

  In Nourishing Traditions, Sally Fallon says to put whey into the apple juice when making cider. Do you know the reason/benefit for doing this? Comment from Jessica on yesterday’s post Good question, Jessica! I am not an...