Posts by simple living mama

Hi friends.  I had to have an emergency hysterectomy and I've lost quite a few pounds before and during my hospital stay.  I'm normally a really strong 165 lb woman who has a physical job but now I'm 138lbs and look sickly....

I sure hope you and your families are safe and get stay protected through the craziness.      

Oh what a sweet letter from you Choose2reuse.  She was hoping to get some one close to her age but told me it might be fun to have a few different pen pals.  She wants to wait to see what kinds of responses she will get here...

She was unschooled until about 8th grade and then we did the school thing for a half of year to get her ready for high school. (This was her wish)  She's looking to do foreign exchange her junior year and is very interested in...

Well, it helps to have a lot of money if you plan on moving to Telluride.  It is home of the rich and famous.  I've had friends move there and it is a struggle to stay afloat.  Now if that is not a problem for you, what...

Toasting almonds sound delish!  I will try that today.  Thanks for your help girls.     

Seems like talking about the particular thing you are stressed about might help along with some of the suggestions the above poster gave.  I too am going through stress and what I have found the most helpful so far is proper...

I too, never wanted to be an angry mom.  I found myself spanking when they were about 3 and 4 years old.  I started finding myself quite depressed as I was going to be the one that broke the spanking cycle in my family but I...

such as edamame or sunflower seeds taste so good in a green salad and is a fairly new discovery for me.  I was wondering what other dried goodies can I put in.  Thanks so much ahead of time friends!      

There is a wonderful book you both can work together on called Games for Reading, Peggy Kaye.  It's full of fantastic no pressure games that are fun and each one has a different approach to helping your child to read better....