For the past couple of years we have been making small changes to our daily lives. You could say some are for health, but mostly we are making these changes for the good of the planet. Some of these sustainable living/waste-free living changes have been easier than others, but today I'm sharing the simple ways we have changed our habits to do our part. Changes we have made: Reusable bags This is probably the hardest for me because if I don't keep my reusable grocery bags in the car, I …
Cutest Toddler Clothing Brand
I found the cutest toddler clothing brand a few months ago, and I just had to share their spring dresses. The terry cover up, the matching dress-and-sweater set, the peter pan collar, the seersucker... I love all of the details! I purchased a few items from their holiday line for Eleanor, and I was happy with the quality and the price. Their clothes are a similar style to Janie and Jack but at a much more affordable price point. Most items are around $25, which makes sense for something your …
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Pantry Organization: Toddler Snacks
A while ago I read a book around Montessori parenting: That is, letting little kids make choices to help them learn. (That's probably the most basic definition of Montessori from someone who is definitely not an expert!) As Eleanor is getting a little older, I decided that I want her to be able to choose her snack from some limited choices. When we redid the kitchen, we put in a pantry to store our non-perishables. This is probably the most-used cabinet in the kitchen. E isn't tall enough to …
My Nightly Skincare Routine
I have really been trying to stick to my nightly skin routine. Some nights I do fall into bed and skip the whole thing! CleanserI used to have a cleanser with alcohol as one of its ingredients, and it made my skin so dry. At my last facial my esthetician recommended this foaming cleanser, and it's been wonderful! It doesn't dry out my skin but still removes all of my makeup. Peel gelI. Love. This stuff. I only use it on an area where I have a blocked pore. It's so satisfying to use because you …
Where I’ve Been Lately
My original title for this post was "Where I've Been Lately AKA Jesus Take the Wheel" so that should give you some indication of how the past few weeks have been. After we got over a pretty nasty case of croup (for E), Sprout tore a ligament in his knee on the most beautiful day outdoors on a hike. For the past few weeks, we've been managing his pain with medications while seeing if PT will help (at the suggestion of his surgeon). Aside from that, he's basically on bed rest. But for a …
