I’ve mentioned routines a lot and how important they are for my success and sanity. My overarching goal for 2015 was to implement more routines in my life and for the next month, I’m going to share what those routines are. Today, let’s talk about how routines have made my life better. Why Routines Are Important ReducingRead the whole post >>
Archives for November 2015
Life this Week.
Hi, hello, how’s it going? Last week, my parents came to visit for 4 days – it was great! It was dark the entire time they were here, which was a bit of a downer, but it was so nice to get to see them and, of course, have babysitters so we could go outRead the whole post >>
Big Kid.
I can’t pick up my baby anymore. He’s too big or I’m too small. Either way, I can’t remember the very last time I was able to pick Gabe up and hold him. Sure, I can give him a piggy back ride, but it’s not the same as hug-holding him. Every time we walk anywhere, Gabe slipsRead the whole post >>
Choosing between Convenience and Values.
A reader asks: How do you decide when to focus your energy on better choices versus choosing convenience? I think it can be so hard to opt for what’s right over what’s ready (example: the pants I know fit from Banana, versus seeking an ethical and sustainable new brand when I need new pants now…)Read the whole post >>
Cloth diapering, the second time around.
I cloth diapered Gabe from about 10 days old, and did the same this time around. Here’s what I wrote about cloth diapering last time: two months in and two years in. This time around I really simplified my stash and routine: Washing more often. Instead of every 3-4 days, I’ve been washing every 2 days.Read the whole post >>
