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Lemon Juice

08-11-2008, 05:53 PM

We might go...maybe not this week, but hopefully next week! Does anyone else have 4+ kids? I tend to not go to organized playgroups b/c I have so many babes...it's just hard to socialize and I feel I scare away mamas w/ less kids (b/c mine are so...uh...spirited :wink)

lovermont

08-11-2008, 06:53 PM

Thought I'd start a new thread...

Does anyone know what the weather is supposed to be like tomorrow?

Anyone planning to be at Humboldt at 10:00?
So according to weather.com the high will be 76 with a 60% chance of Tstorms. If it's not raining we'll be there.

We might go...maybe not this week, but hopefully next week! Does anyone else have 4+ kids? I tend to not go to organized playgroups b/c I have so many babes...it's just hard to socialize and I feel I scare away mamas w/ less kids (b/c mine are so...uh...spirited )
A couple of us are working on having 4+ kids:thumb One mom, who doesn't often come on mdc, has 4 boys- she's planning on coming tomorrow. Hope to meet you soon.

plantmama

08-11-2008, 07:20 PM

I'll be there but older ds's school is having their play meet up so I don't know how involving that will be:)

And I have only two but they are both "spirited" as well:)

She2dancer

08-12-2008, 06:30 AM

I am going to miss.....Again.....sigh....

one of these days I will come back, I promise....I miss you mamas!

Amberoxy

08-12-2008, 06:46 AM

It's not raining here but looks really gray - what does it look like in Providence?

dmcleary17

08-12-2008, 07:28 AM

have fun ladies! i will be at Bellani this morning, but will hopefully see you all next week. :)

dmcleary17

08-13-2008, 03:49 PM

I had three free training sessions at the gym, and Tuesday morning was the only time during the week that the trainer I've been seeing was available...so I will have to miss you ladies AGAIN next week! have fun...

Jojo F.

08-15-2008, 03:27 PM

Hey mamas!!!

Now that I have been to the park and know where it is all on my own- I'm so proud I didn't get lost!:lol I know I can make it next week:D

DS is 5 and is very shy at first but I'm looking forward to meeting all of you and your kiddos!

lovermont

08-17-2008, 07:51 AM

plantmama

08-18-2008, 01:20 PM

We may be a little late but we are planning on coming as well.

Amberoxy

08-18-2008, 03:48 PM

We'll be there :) Can't wait!!! Sam just loves that park - we were there for a little bit today and he was so mad when we left! I promised him we'd be back tomorrow :)

fancyoats

08-18-2008, 05:57 PM

we'll be there as well. my husband is coming along as well, since we have a bunch of errands to run in providence afterwards.

Jojo F.

08-19-2008, 10:54 AM

Is the park on Brook St. across from a little bike shop?

lovermont

08-19-2008, 12:44 PM

Is the park on Brook St. across from a little bike shop?

Oh- I'm sorry you didn't get a response to this earlier! The park on Brook St. is called Brook St. Park- we meet at Humboldt on Humboldt St. It's near wayland square. We were looking out for you- sorry we missed you.

I'd be interested in continuing our "frustrated with sahm-ness" conversation- maybe in another thread? If anyone else wants to keep talking about it let me know and I'll start a thread. If everyone is okay waiting until next week to talk in person that's okay too.

plantmama

08-20-2008, 01:58 PM

I'm sorry we didn't point you in the right direction Jojo. We were kind of all over the place at first but Humboldt has worked out well for a couple weeks.
It will be our nursery school meet up again next tuesday, but I'll be there since it's the same time/ place:)

Does anyone have a desire to change days at the end of the summer?

lovermont

08-25-2008, 11:20 AM

I'm soooo looking forward to tomorrow:joy:

Jojo F.

08-25-2008, 03:18 PM

We will be there tomorrow, I swear!!

BTW- are any moms HS for kindergarten this year? And do any moms have any milk kefir grains? I have a baby SCOBY I could bring if anyone wants to trade or just have it:D (I know about the SCOBY/grain trading in the TF forum but it would be easier if one of you all had them :wink)

fancyoats

08-25-2008, 04:45 PM

we will be there tomorrow too

hooray!

iheartsofia

08-25-2008, 06:34 PM

She2dancer

08-25-2008, 09:14 PM

We are going on vacation tomorrow...so we won't be there...again...I really hope we can get back and join you ladies before the weather turns!

Have fun!!

Jojo F.

08-25-2008, 10:42 PM

Oh, wish I was going, I need a baby Scoby. :joy:

I can always bring another one when you can make it.

lovermont

08-26-2008, 08:01 AM

We are going on vacation tomorrow...so we won't be there...again...I really hope we can get back and join you ladies before the weather turns!

Have fun!!
Ummm excuse me missy moo!! I just saw your signature:jumpers:

Hope to see you soon!

Jojo F.

08-26-2008, 09:10 AM

Yeah, we are going to be late:p

lovermont

08-26-2008, 01:25 PM

As of next week we will be meeting on Wednesdays at 10am at Humboldt Park.

Now that I got that out of the way...

Sonja- cookie recipe?
Alana- coop link?

I think those were the two things that we were all like: yeah, yeah, good idea! I didn't want to forget.
Can't wait for next week!

plantmama

08-26-2008, 02:54 PM

I actually came here to do this before I forgot:)

Whole Wheat Ginger Cookies:
1/2 C Butter
3/4 C Brown Sugar
1/3 C Molasses
(cream together)

1 egg + 1 tsp vanilla
(Beat into the above mixture)

2 C whole wheat flour
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsps ginger (powdered)
1/2 tsp cinnamon (I used more like a tsp)
1/4 tsp salt
(mix together and add to the rest, beat til well combined)

Preheat oven to 350 and refrigerate dough for 15 minutes.
Make 1" balls and place on greased sheet (do not flatten). Bake for 13-16 minutes. Eat, yum!

Also I meant to ask, what is a scoby?
Hope to see you all soon.

Amberoxy

08-26-2008, 05:57 PM

So, I just saw on my calender that I won't be able to make it next Wednesday :( I'll miss you all!!!

Amberoxy

08-26-2008, 06:07 PM

And do any moms have any milk kefir grains?

Hi, I'm going ahead and buying the milk grains so as soon as I have enough, I will bring you some...it was great meeting you today! You're little guy is so cute!!

iheartsofia

08-26-2008, 06:58 PM

We are going on vacation tomorrow...so we won't be there...again...I really hope we can get back and join you ladies before the weather turns!

Have fun!!

Congrats mama!!!! Hope to see you, one day. Introduce you to Matilda.

:joy::joy::joy:

iheartsofia

08-26-2008, 07:00 PM

As of next week we will be meeting on Wednesdays at 10am at Humboldt Park.

Man, who cares about gas... I can't stand missing all the fun. I am totally coming next week.

(how do I get to Humboldt?) :D

laneysprout

08-26-2008, 07:11 PM

We had a lot of fun today, too, and Iris CONKED OUT for her nap :thumb. The website for the food coop is urbangreens.com.

Did the elusive Jojo show up and I missed her somehow?????

Directions to Humboldt:
From the East Side of Providence, follow Waterman Ave. and bang a left onto Wayland Avenue. Go through the next traffic light and take your 2nd (?) right onto Humboldt. Easy as pie :love

Jojo F.

08-26-2008, 08:58 PM

Did the elusive Jojo show up and I missed her somehow?????

I think you were leaving as I was sitting down with the group. I had the gray shirt with black polka dots and I'm only 19 weeks pregnant so no huge belly, yet. DS had the mohawk, next time I'll spike it so you all cen get the full effect :jammin

Amberoxy- Awsome!! And thank you:D Do you get raw milk?

Amberoxy

08-26-2008, 09:02 PM

Hi, Yes, I do get raw milk - I get it from Paskamansett Farm in Dartmouth, MA. I'm really looking forward to making the Kefir with it :)

Jojo F.

08-26-2008, 09:03 PM

There is a TON of info about Kombucha in the Traditional Foods Forum but here is a post I wrote up else where-

Kombucha is a probiotic drink that is made from fermented black or green tea and has healing properties* and detoxifies the body.

*The healing properties have not been scientifically verified but many people have their own stories about drinking Kombucha and has been used for centuries*

The cluture used to brew kombucha is called a SCOBY- Symbyotic Colony Of Bacteria and Yeasts- the good kind.

Wanna see what they look like?! flickr (http://flickr.com/search/?q=kombucha%20scoby&w=all)has some great pictures :thumb
The first picture is of a dissected scoby. When the mother- the original scoby- grows it forms layers- the new ones on top are called babies. You can seperate the layers and give them away, you can leave them and let the scoby get super thick with multiple layers, or you can toss them in the compost, it's up to you.

This site will tell you more and the *possible* things it can help with- http://www.nutrition4health.org/nohanews/NNW97KombuchaTea.htm

lovermont

08-27-2008, 07:07 AM

Man, who cares about gas... I can't stand missing all the fun. I am totally coming next week.

(how do I get to Humboldt?) :D
Good good. I'm glad you're going to come. I've been trying not to peer pressure you but I miss you loads. I rucked Del yesterday and someone with a forward facing moby sitting baby asked about the wrap:D I need you to critique- especially my high back carry...

And Jojo what's that herbal place you use in Seekonk?

plantmama

08-27-2008, 08:31 AM

Oh now I remember what a SCOBY is.
I drink commercial kombucha every so often but haven't been brave enough to make it myself. I can't even make yougurt:o

The herb farm I think is seven arrows. I sent you (Sarah) a link about it once upon a time. My mom and sister went there though and were almost forced to join a discussion on solutions for world peace by the owner, which I thought was funny (especially since my mom is kind of crabby and anti social however much she advocates for world peace). I think the owner scared them off because they never made it into the store, just looked at the plants. They have a beautiful web site.

Does any one have the feeling this thread is getting out of control? lol

fancyoats

08-27-2008, 01:47 PM

Wanna see what they look like?! flickr (http://flickr.com/search/?q=kombucha%20scoby&w=all)has some great pictures :thumb

woah science experiment!!!

laneysprout

08-27-2008, 07:34 PM

woah science experiment!!!

no joke!

lovermont

09-02-2008, 04:41 PM

Am I the only one excited about tomorrow?

Amberoxy

09-02-2008, 04:46 PM

I would be excited if I was going! :) Unfortunately, Sam is otherwise engaged and I need to accompany him since he can't drive yet:wink He's going to the Hasbro funlab to play with their toys and let them know what he thinks.

I can't wait to see you all next week though! Let me know if I missed anything!

Jojo F.

09-02-2008, 05:07 PM

We'll be there!

laneysprout

09-02-2008, 06:57 PM

We'll be there, though might be a little late!

lovermont

09-02-2008, 07:00 PM

He's going to the Hasbro funlab to play with their toys and let them know what he thinks.

Ooooh! I thought they couldn't go until they were 3. I can't wait to hear how it goes.

She2dancer

09-03-2008, 07:41 AM

I think we are going to make it!!! :jumpers:

I can't wait to see you all! (and hopefully meet Matilda :D)

plantmama

09-03-2008, 04:38 PM

Just wanted to let everyone know that Aidan's surgery went well and he is home. Very tired but doing great!
It was nice to see so many people today! For those that go, have fun on Friday!

(Maybe it's time to start a new thread:))

laneysprout

09-03-2008, 08:44 PM

RWP zoo trip thread here:

http://www.mothering.com/discussions/showthread.php?p=12100942#post12100942

Amberoxy

09-05-2008, 02:16 PM

I actually came here to do this before I forgot

Whole Wheat Ginger Cookies:
1/2 C Butter
3/4 C Brown Sugar
1/3 C Molasses
(cream together)

1 egg + 1 tsp vanilla
(Beat into the above mixture)

2 C whole wheat flour
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsps ginger (powdered)
1/2 tsp cinnamon (I used more like a tsp)
1/4 tsp salt
(mix together and add to the rest, beat til well combined)

Preheat oven to 350 and refrigerate dough for 15 minutes.
Make 1" balls and place on greased sheet (do not flatten). Bake for 13-16 minutes. Eat, yum!

I made these today - they came out wonderful!!! Thanks!!! :joy: