Posts by organic-momma

My almost 4-year old is the same.  He's always been a momma's boy, he won't let daddy give him hugs and kisses or tuck him in.  Some days he's closer to DH than others and will be really chatty and affectionate with him, but...

What about doing something like a "make your own cupcake" station and have them take those home as their goody?  I don't like bags full of junk toys and candy, but it's nice to send them home with something, even if it is a piece...

Quote: Originally Posted by HeatherAtHome  I suppose when I started this thread it was from reading one too many "make your own laundry soap! It will save you so much money!" comments, like it's the holy grail of...

Quote: Originally Posted by SundayCrepes  Would cooking in cast iron help your iron issue?   I've been a vegetarian so long I don't know how to get started. I agree with Catnip, look through the...

What are some good resources to get started?  2 out of 3 of my children barely eat meat as it is, I have to eat *some* meat to a problem with absorption with non-heme sources of iron, but 1 serving in a week of a quality iron...

I shop the sales at Gymboree and always find tops and pants for under $10/each, and the quality is usually great.  Carters/Osh Kosh has some good deals as well.

I've currently got a Cuisinart blender which I love, but it just doesn't really cut it for green smoothies. If you have a Vita-mix, have you been happy with it? Is it worth the price tag?

I'm working on obtaining my Holistic Nutrition degree by distance courses (the school would be a 2 hr round trip to attend classes). I started in January - then a week later found out I was pregnant, my DH got laid off, and I ended up...

We're doing it too! Working on the garage right now, getting all the summer toys put away and organizing so we can get the cars in for winter.

Here's my list (I'm going to be conservative so I can hopefully accomplish it all) - move dresser into the boys room and organize their clothes - done - organize linen closet - organize basement pantry - organize laundry room