Day 22 of 30 Days of Positive Affirmations is all about social media. We all have them, the friends’ who’s status updates we typically love to see. They’re entertaining, engaging, intellectually stimulating. You could only wish you were so clever. At least that’s the way I feel … especially when I’m in a state of depression or trying […]
Natural Ways to Protect our Well Being {Personalized Drinking Cup Tutorial}
I sit here nursing the first cold of Back to School cold season. Ugh. I knew one of us would inevitably fall prey to the extra school germs, I just didn’t think it was going to be me. But of course! I was so focused on making sure the kids practiced their germ care that […]
Summer Safety Tips for Kids
Summer. We’re not quite there yet, the kids are still in school until next week, but its coming up fast. I know it’ll be a busy one. Always a lot of activity and play time since we have to enjoy the good weather. Its beautiful and sunny (yes even in rainy Seattle) and with the […]
Mohawk SmartStrand Carpet
Last weekend, Mohawk Flooring invited me to visit them at their “License to Spill” tour stop at the Italian Festival at the Seattle Center. I’m half Italian (on my Dad’s side) so I love Festa Italia, and was very happy to get to go again. (And while I was there just had to check out Chef […]
Top 10: Why Breastfeeding Rocks
My Top 10: Why Breastfeeding Rocks. Last week during World Breastfeeding Week, I went a little against the grain and left Ellie for 4 nights for the first time. Unsure if it might be the end of our nursing relationship, I was feeling a little uncomfortable about doing a Breastfeeding post, even though I […]
My depression helps save the planet ;)
Earth Day is tomorrow. So its good to know that my procrastinating, depressive & anxious mama self can also do things that are good for the environment. Here’s a quick list. Do you have any? 😉 1. I procrastinate on laundry, do it less often, and load more into each wash in our energy/water efficient […]
50+ Ways to EASILY Save YOUR world
GUEST POST: By Gretchen Covine, EdenFeed.com, Circle of Moms Top 25 Eco-Friendly Moms Here are 50 easy things you can do today to change your world today and tomorrow. Read through the list below and add the items that fit your lifestyle and your personal priorities to your everyday actions. Like anything else saving the world […]