Posts by journey1000miles

How much clothing do you keep for each child? We are so fortunate to receive hand-me-downs from multiple families, but it is more than we need. I'm brainstorming how much to keep for each size so I can donate the rest. TIA for your...

I'm vegetarian and I'm in need of some new high-protein snack ideas for my young children.  We have been leaning too heavily on carbs and I've noticed an increase in behavior concerns as a result.  We don't have any food...

Our DS has been a very passionate (and very good) drummer since he was about nine months old.  He drums on everything, all day long, and even makes up drum soundtracks for his books.  He plays well on a djembe, drum set, and...

We have a friend who is adopting her three-year-old foster son next month.  Any suggestions for an appropriate gift for the family?  TIA!

First, a little background...  My son is almost 33 months old.  I nursed him until he was about 19 months old.  (At that point he was only nursing a couple times a day.)  Then, I had a miscarriage immediately...

I'm a planner by nature and I am searching for the best system to use for our little homeschool.  My son is only two years old so we are starting off very simply, but I do like to plan out basic activities and...

We're planning our first homebirth and are very excited to have our two-year-old participate.  Does anyone have recommendations for a children's book about homebirth?  As a childbirth educator, I have plenty of...

Thanks, everyone!  I'll look into those two magazines!

A baby who is close to my heart was recently born with one hand.  He has two older siblings and a slew of cousins.  I would love to give his family a children's book that addresses his situation, either directly or...

I'm searching for a great homeschool magazine to subscribe to.  So far, the samples I have received have been more religious than what I am looking for.  We have a toddler and are starting to do little homeschool things here...