Family, Uncategorized

50 Reasons My Toddler Might Be Nursing (it’s not just for nutrition people!)

I read this post the other day titled "46 Reasons My Three Year Old Might Be Freaking Out"... I thought it was both hilarious and totally accurate and it got me thinking about toddlerhood. My son is 2 and 1/2.  The "terrible twos" are about halfway over and so far they haven't really been that terrible.  I've worked around… Continue reading 50 Reasons My Toddler Might Be Nursing (it’s not just for nutrition people!)

Homeschooling, Montessori, Uncategorized

Montessori Mondays: Color time!

We have been working on learning and matching colors around here lately and I wanted to share some of it with you all.  One of the activities we have been working on is so simple to create and was always a favorite in classrooms and my son loves it.  I'll let the pictures do the… Continue reading Montessori Mondays: Color time!

Beauty, Homemade, Uncategorized

No ‘Poo hair!

This post is not about poop... it's about shampoo- or lack thereof... I stopped using shampoo about 6 months ago and my hair feels healthier than it ever has plus I'm saving a TON of money.  Shampoo and conditioner are not cheap... products that are safe for your family and the environment tend to be even more… Continue reading No ‘Poo hair!

Montessori, Uncategorized

Montessori Mondays: School Days

(note- if you want to see the practical ways of how we are doing a home preschool right now scroll on down, the following is my backstory) Sometimes I feel like a big hypocrite.  I have worked with kids- especially birth- 2nd grade-  since I was 12.  I worked in a Montessori preschool for 6… Continue reading Montessori Mondays: School Days

Montessori, Uncategorized

Montessori Mondays: Potty Time!

We are almost completely out of diapers!  This is a very strange phase for me to come to- I sell cloth diapers for a living... Cloth diaper people actually kind of like diapers- what with all the cute patterns, different styles and ease of use. We are pretty much down to diapers at night (although… Continue reading Montessori Mondays: Potty Time!

Family, Health, Uncategorized

Tiny bits of healing

The day your child is born is a day that should be remembered with joy and excitement. Unfortunately my son's birth was extremely traumatic for all of us and two years later we are still healing from that journey. I found great healing and comfort from going to therapy for several months. I gained one… Continue reading Tiny bits of healing

Montessori, Uncategorized

Montessori Mondays: You’re Montessori and AP?!?!

Before I was a parent I heard about Attachment Parenting and thought it was crazy.  Then I got pregnant and started learning more about it and thought it still sounded a but too extreme for me.  And then I held my precious baby in my arms and 25 months later we are DEFINITELY an Attachment… Continue reading Montessori Mondays: You’re Montessori and AP?!?!