You Might Be an Unconventional Mama If…

…your kids name your (kombucha) scobies and pretend they are pets. – Michelle Thiehoff …you grind up an eggplant, put it in a jar with vinegar, put it in the fridge for 3 days, then use it on your son’s warts… and it really works too! - Gina Palmer Your sister thinks her nose ring is …

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The Ghost In Your Genes – The Free Online Documentary Every Parent Should Watch!

Has Anyone Ever Mentioned You Have Your Mothers Laugh? Or your father’s twinkling yes? How about your great, great-grandmothers memories of famine out in the plains? Yeah, probably not that last one. Until the last decade or so scientists believed that genetic inheritance was a mechanical process – 4 genetic letters combining in unique ways …

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Tweety Loves Katie

Glad To See You, Little Bird ‘Twas Your Little Chirp I Heard What Did You Intend To Say? “Give Me Something On This Cold Day”? That I Will, And Plenty Too All The Crumbs I Saved For You Don’t Be Frightened Here’s A Treat And I Will Wait And See You Eat! ~ Childs Book …

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Handmade Christmas Ideas For Children {Easy & Frugal}

Do You Love The Idea of A Handmade Christmas . . . But dread the thought of a bunch of unfinished projects? This week I’m sharing easy, simple gift ideas that EVERYONE will love and ANYONE can do! So far I’ve covered edible gifts and luxurious beauty products. . . now we’re going to talk …

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The Alchemist

My Skin Is Kind Of Sort Of Brownish Pinkish Yellowish White My Eyes Are Greyish Blueish Green But I’m Told They Look Orange In The Night My Hair Is Reddish Blondish Brown But It’s Silver When It’s Wet And All The Colors I Am Inside Have Not Been Invented Yet ~ Shel Silverstein, Colors Converting …

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Real Food Lifestyle vs Halloween

They’re Not Oblivious Toddlers Anymore… Time to Raise the Little People This is the last year we can go without a plan. Katie will soon be four years old, and she’s already noticing we’re different. Pretty soon, she’ll want to know what all this tromping around the neighborhood business is about. She’s already asking what …

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5 Birthday Traditions Your Kids Will Love {Even If They Won’t Admit It}

Caution Mamas Anything you say on my facebook page can and very possibly will inspire a blog post. Oh sure, I have things  to say, but there’s a poop streak on the bedsheet calling my name and let’s face it – the best stuff always comes from you, anyway. So, without further hullabalo, here are …

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Our Kids Might Actually Turn Out Okay [Fingers Crossed]

Daddypotamus here. You know, I often worry that time is passing by too quickly and I’m not doing enough to parent my children and prepare them for life. When these moments come, I either slip into a frenzied despair or I plunge headfirst into a project so I won’t have to consider the possibility. But …

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