When Cuyler was 2 we put him on a gluten and casein free diet. We went to a local naturopath for guidance and added some extra supplements. Started giving him regular epsom salt baths. We noticed a HUGE difference. He became engaged. Able to focus. Language was emerging. … [Read more...]
Ramadan Reflections
It's 5 am and I'm awake. I just finished my early breakfast before sunrise. I've been having slow-cooked oatmeal to sustain me on these long fasts. With some brown sugar, raisins and walnuts for protein. As Ramadan creeps into the summer months (the Muslim calendar goes back 10 … [Read more...]
Two Sides of the Same Coast.
I have seen a recent trend emerging for family road trips. Maybe this is a symptom of the struggling economy or maybe it is that families are looking for variety and having a car allows this to happen. Suddenly, one road trip can turn into a bunch of mini-vacations.I think this is the perfect way to … [Read more...]
The Mother Company: Giveaway!
I was at BlogHer in San Diego this week (and totally pimped UrbanMoms to everyone I met) and came home with a duffel bag stuffed with swag. The expo hall had countless vendors, all vying for the attention of greedy mommybloggers who might fall in love with their product and start raving about it … [Read more...]
my engagement ring has sold
After splitting up with my former husband, I did not want to wear any of the jewelry he had given me.He was a big gift giver but I grew to dislike this as it had no substance attached towards the end of our marriage.I took to wearing costume jewelry after separating- a tendency I only noticed … [Read more...]
Pageant Dreams…Mom’s Worst Nightmare?
Now granted, I will admit it's most likely my fault.You see, I was the one who got addicted to watching TLC's wacky hit show Toddlers & Tiaras this summer. Actually, all the wacky TLC shows I've been watching this summer could fill another post, but let's save that fun for another day, shall … [Read more...]
Books for the Very Small
Board books for perfect for the clumsy hands of babies and toddlers - here's a few newer ones I've tripped across. One, Two, Cockatooby Sarah GarsonAndersen PressISBN: 978 1 84939 233 4One after another, cockatoos join together to have a fun time in this rhyming book for youngsters learning to … [Read more...]
Operation: Crewcuts for Adults. It’s Exactly What It Sounds Like.
One of the best perks about having kids is getting to dress them. They're like tiny dolls! Tiny dolls that talk back and occasionally pee on trees, but dolls nonetheless. I've noticed more and more frequently that the line between kids' clothes and adults' stuff is blurring. Little girl gear, in … [Read more...]
Home.
After I left the hospital Joel and I decided that I would come home. At least for now. Truly, it was the only option. It is best for the kids and we have full-time care so I won't be alone. That was Joel's one condition, "Just in case." He explained. I have set up a little respite for myself in … [Read more...]
Mad Women
While I heard last week that the folks from Mad Men have finally started filming the next season (and this thrills me almost as much because we'll finally find out what all our favourite cocktail-swigging, cigarette-smoking ad execs are up to, as it does because it means Jon Hamm will have to shave … [Read more...]
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