Posts by t2009

Quote: Originally Posted by Stayseeliz  We try to follow an 80/20 rule. There are some times when it's impossible to eat perfectly and we try to do our best! We're something like this. We don't eat out that...

Quote: Originally Posted by crayfishgirl  My husband started playing "dentist" with our daughter (3 years).  He arranges a bunch of pillows at the edge of the bed for her to recline on, pretends he's welcoming...

Anna, the switch witch is kind of like what 1love was describing: After trick or treating kids leave out their candy for the switch witch (who needs the candy for whatever you can make up) & leaves a little toy in place of the candy....

Thanks Super Single Mama! That's so sad (& oddly sweet) that your cat really was creeping out your son! Poor guy. I think we're totally going to try moving stories to the couch or our bed -- that's a great idea! I think it's too much...

Thanks for the ideas, Sundaya & Lessmith23. I read your posts a while back & have been working hard on letting go. Some nights are better than others. Sundaya, I've tried the sacral rock & also some massage (DS will sometimes request a...

I just have to vent. I just don't get that people think it's appropriate to use any holiday as an excuse to bombard children (or anyone for that matter) with all sorts of candy. My SIL (who I otherwise adore) gave DS a 2 lb. (I'm...

Quote: Originally Posted by Stayseeliz  Really the baby steps on kitchen stewardship are a lifesaver!! I am not worrying about fermenting or any of that yet. I am focusing on one thing at a time and I am learning a...

Quote: Originally Posted by 1love4ever  As far as the humanely raised meat goes, I am fortunate enough to have a local farmer/family friend who raises beef so I have never had the issue of debating Walmart...

Quote: Originally Posted by Margot Dawson  t2009 that's right, you don't need whey to ferment veggies, just salt and time :) Thanks, Margot! I sense a weekend project brewing...

Quote: Originally Posted by ollyoxenfree    If you have to talk yourself into something, you are more likely to be unsatisfied after the fact. Those little concerns may start to overwhelm any of the...