While many of you are just starting to think about back to school, we are already in the thick of it! Henry started first grade two weeks ago and so we are back into a pretty regular routine here (with the occasional swim + ice cream cone afternoon). During the summer there’s lots of snacking […]
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7.29.14
The Great Diaper Swap
As I mentioned before, I’m working on a few challenges with Made to Matter, Handpicked by Target™ to challenge myself to try natural, organic products for taking care of baby. Today we’re focusing on diapering. The challenge has been to use Seventh Generation organic diapers and wipes for two weeks. Until this point I’ve always […]
Family
7.22.14
Baby Food Challenge
At Edie’s 4 month old appointment, her doctor said we could try feeding her solids and it kind of caught me off guard — already? Wait, how does this work again? What foods? Sometimes I kind of forget how all this goes, but am too embarrassed to ask as she’s our second and I should […]
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7.14.14
Baby Talk
A lot has changed as a parent the second time around with baby #2. In the last 6 years with a huge rise in concern over the effect of pesticides and toxins on young infants there are many more natural products available. Honestly though, I was raised to look at price tags and not ingredients (I […]