This post if the first in a series of three about the 3 R’s: reduce, reuse, & recycle. (Check out my previous blog about how they’re not all created equal.) The first — REDUCE — is often the best one to start with when trying to limit your family’s impact on the environment. Reducing is […]
Hello! It’s Mel from New Life Doula Services. Because it’s International Breastfeeding Week (August 1 – 7 every year), I wanted to take some time and talk with one of our very own Wenatchee Mom Bloggers and an amazing breastfeeding advocate, networker and collaborator: Carrie Bews. If you’ve ever attended a mother and baby support group at […]
My kids were fighting again, this time because my 3-year old daughter had taken the chair that her 5-year old brother wanted. They were yelling and starting to get physical. I hated what I was about to do, dreaded it even, but I knew I needed to do it. In the middle of my transaction, […]
It’s hot out there — maybe a little too hot for outdoor adventures with little ones. When it’s sweltering, how do you keep young kids active and avoid going stir crazy? The internet is full craft ideas and games to keep kids busy without ever leaving home. If you do feel like venturing into the sun, Slide […]
I used to be scared of bats. Let’s be honest, their tiny faces can be terrifying at first glance. On top of that, plenty of myths about bats fed my fears. But the truth is, once I learned a little bit about them, I realized they are some of the coolest creatures on earth. They rarely […]
My son turned 10 a few days ago. One of the things I love to do for my children is make them special birthday cakes. That’s probably because I grew up pouring over the Australian Women’s Weekly Birthday Cake Book. Now there’s Pinterest!!! So many fantastic ideas! This year, my son requested a cake in the […]