Posts by dogretro

The trick to eating Concords off the vine is as follows: Pinch the grape between your finger and thumb so that it pops out of its skin. Pop just the inside into your mouth and swallow without chewing. Toss the skin aside. Super sweet,...

My first daughter was breech from 22 weeks until birth, with a brief interlude in the middle as transverse. We tried *everything* to get her to turn, including a version. I was totally okay w/ the version b/c then I could say that I...

I agree, I would not worry about it esp since he is so enamored with the pencils. I'd rather see the hours of drawing than make sure he was using the "correct" instruments!   Our daughters use the block crayons (ages 4 &...

Wool covers are absolutely wonderful if you use a fitted diaper under them, especially for babies who are not yet eating solids. I have already bought several pairs of nb/small longies (used from Diaper Swappers) and am going to also...

Cut up flannel, did not sew edges. They fray pretty badly at first, but once that stops, they are good for a looooong time (four years of constant use and going over here!). Our second was sensitive to homemade solution, so I started...

One vaginal birth and my water broke while I was pushing.

Quote: Originally Posted by Ramzubo  I don't think it is minimalism, but more deprivation that leads to hoarding.   I think there is a lot of accuracy to this statement. Watch a few episodes of...

I would keep some and get rid of the rest. I really pared down what the kids have available downstairs and keep the rest in the attic. Then I rotate them out. I try and keep no more than 10 total downstairs, but that gets to be rather...

We are not finding out. My husband always wants to find out, but I get the heavier vote :) We did not find out w/ dd1 & that was fun since she was our first & I did not want a lot of gendered nb clothing, etc. Were hoping for a...

Honestly, and I LOVE Waldorf, I, too, would be heavily questioning this possible transition were I in your shoes. As soon as you said you are worried you would not be able to pay tuition for the next four years, that sent up a huge red...