The last two years I have not done any volunteering or donating (except for church). Before Penelope arrived I worked at the United Way of the Big Bend and was active in the Junior League of Tallahassee. Volunteering was a big part of my life. But you know how it goes, have a baby …Continue Reading »
Apple Party, Hooray!
November 29, 2011 By 16 Comments
Finally, the apple party pictures! I know some of you have been chomping at the bit for these, so I apologize. It has taken some time to get back into a routine and groove after her party and traveling for Thanksgiving. I had so much fun planning this party. The apple theme was a good …Continue Reading »
Zum Balance Bike Review and Giveaway!!
November 19, 2011 By 103 Comments
I have had a Zum Balance Bike in my garage for months and I have been dying to give it to Penelope! Her birthday finally arrived last week (11.11.11) and we got to give it to her. We set up all her presents and ballons in the living room, so that when she walked out …Continue Reading »
Slow Cooker Freezer Meal: Fall Chili
November 17, 2011 By 9 Comments
Recognize that bowl? It is the Tommee Tippee Explora bowl and easi–mat bowl that I gave away on the MBL Facebook page last week. I hope to do some more exclusive giveaways just for my Facebook “likers” so if you are not there yet, get thyself to Facebook!Tommee Tippee also has a cool new digital storybook feature on their site …Continue Reading »
The Luminous Energy Field
November 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Great Migration (details) © 2007 Melinda Allec Every two years I have to take continuing education courses for my massage therapy license. I took an energy healing workshop with Susana Sori of SpiritUnleashed this summer and LOVED it. It focused on supporting others through their final rite of passage, death. I feel so grateful to have …Continue Reading »
Recycle, Reuse Refashion: Infinity Scarf for Mama
November 15, 2011 By 10 Comments
While I was making some new scarves for Penelope, I did a scarf refashion for myself. I have had this big, chunky scarf for almost 10 years and I love it. It keeps me so warm! But it was huge and it had some stains on the ends of it. So I cut off the …Continue Reading »
Over Mothering
November 10, 2011 By 16 Comments
This is a concept that came into my consciousness this summer. I had a very stressful period this summer, in my professional life, that all started because I spoke up and said, you know, “this situation is not working for me anymore.” At the same time that was going on, the urge to night wean my almost …Continue Reading »
10 Healthy Foods My Toddler Will Eat
November 9, 2011 By 25 Comments
Penelope is a mildly picky eater. She wont eat everything that is put in front of her like she did when she was a baby (we did baby led weaning), but there are still plenty of healthy and nutritious things she will eat. Here are her Top 10: 1. Eggs. Scrambled, fried, hard boiled, …Continue Reading »
DIY Baby Infiniti Scarf
November 8, 2011 By 9 Comments
I was so excited when the cooler weather arrived because Penelope and I love to wear scarves. Last year she wore a scarf of some kind, pretty much every day. As I started pulling out her scarves, I noticed a couple of things. The original one I made, was a regular, long rectangular scarf. …Continue Reading »
Pumpkins!
November 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I don’t have a Pinterest board to share today, but thought I would share some pictures of pumpkins that I took when we went to the pumpkin patch this year. I am gonna try something new this year and put out all my Christmas decorations a week or two before Thanksgiving. I am also going …Continue Reading »
My New Glasses!
November 3, 2011 By 4 Comments
This week I was lucky enough to be sent a pair of free glasses from 1800specs.com, and they far exceeded my expectations. When I was contacted about this sponsorship gig, I was little apprehensive at first. All the glasses I have ever bought in my lifetime have been from an eye glass store, where I …Continue Reading »
Flank Steak Slow Cooker Freezer Recipes
November 3, 2011 By 14 Comments
*Be sure to check out my new ecookbook, From Your Freezer To Your Family, Slow Cooker Freezer Recipes. Filled with new recipes, nutrition info, and cute labels!* After I organized my deep freezer, I thought it might be a good idea to bunch recipes together based on what cut is nearest/easiest to pull out. So …Continue Reading »
