He: – Was sleeping terribly but has slept better the last few nights, giving me hope for getting more than a few hours of broken sleep at night. Sleep matters so much, which I alway forget until I’m not getting it. – Is rolling around like crazy, lifting up his little hips and trying so hardRead the whole post >>
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[November Update] Sell things on Craiglist. I listed and sold several items. I sold everything I listed (except for a playmat that ended up as a donation on accident). I did find a few more things (old DSLR, some newborn cloth diapers, a nursing tank) that probably won’t sell locally, so I’ll need to listRead the whole post >>
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Babies at four months (Theo, Gabe) A few months ago, I talked about how my pregnancies compared to each other. Now let’s talk about how my experiences of babyhood have compared with each other: Last time: I reveled in the experience of having a baby. I was obsessed with my child. OBSESSED. I got sad at the prospect ofRead the whole post >>
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Since I love seeing other family’s meal plans and budget-friendly meals are my jam, I thought I’d share what we have cooking every now and then in case anyone else loves finding recipes that are good. (Full disclosure: I won’t do it often since we often eat the same things several times a month.) WeRead the whole post >>
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It’s not a Friday, but I have five things to talk about. Hello. 1. I’m closing my Etsy shop and getting rid of everything I have at 50% off. Also, a bunch of cheap craft supplies are listed – come and get ’em! You had no idea I had an Etsy shop? It was a big partRead the whole post >>
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Learning about Minimalist Living The idea of minimalism first came to my attention when I was reading a blog about a family who traveled around the country in just an RV. As the author raved about only having one bowl, spoon, fork, and plate for each family member, I was intrigued. I pulled most ofRead the whole post >>
Read MoreOctober Updates & November Intentions.
[October Update] Limit grocery budget to $215. I over spent by about $20, but hey! For having already pre-spent $100 of that on vegetables, it’s not too bad. I have profess my love for a store that I used to turn my nose up at but now am so in love with: Aldis. It’s awesome.Read the whole post >>
Read MoreTheo at Four Months.
He: – Is sleeping WORSE and it’s sad. Instead of a 5-6 hour stretch to start the night, it’s more like a 4 hour stretch and I won’t blather on about sleep, because I know that he’ll sleep well eventually, but woe. I miss the good sleep! – Is FANTASTIC, however, at falling asleep. I just swaddleRead the whole post >>
Read MoreThree Things I Learned in my 20s.
I turned 30 (!) on Tuesday and got to thinking about the lessons I’ve learned over the past three decades. I distilled them down to three ideas that I want to share with you (and remind myself!). Keep my eyes on my own page. Aka: no comparing. Whether I’m comparing for good or bad (“Hey, at leastRead the whole post >>
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There’s a little meme going around Facebook that asks you to share your top 10 books. When I started thinking about the books that changed my life, they were all non-fiction. Maybe that means I’m not reading enough heady fiction books., but reading non-fiction books have been some of the most transformative experiences I’ve undergone inRead the whole post >>
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