What are the safest laundry detergents for newborns? As a mom myself, I’ve been researching options that will be safe, both for my toddler and newborn AND for my washing machine! One of my main research sources is the EWG, or Environmental Working Group. What does the EWG do? In part, it creates and updates a list of safe household…
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Many of us have something special that our moms or grandmothers made for us when we were babies or young children. A handmade teddy bear, a quilt, or a christening gown. But not many of us have the skills our grandmothers possessed. Expectant moms of the 21st century tend to be more proficient on the computer keyboard than with our…
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Montessori? Classical? Unschooling? Read this comparison of some popular homeschooling methods and philosophies. Check out some of the recommended reading. Then, decide what works for your family! If you’re considering educating your child at home, you may wish to examine different homeschooling methods and philosophies before choosing a curriculum. Here is a brief overview of some of the most popular…
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I’ve pored over hundreds of adoption stories, good and bad, from the parent’s perspective. But rarely do we hear an adoption story from the now-grown-up child’s perspective. So, I asked my friend Francia to do an interview with me for this website. I met Francia quite a few years ago now, when she was still a teenager and I was…
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When you’ve been invited to a potluck, often the best and easiest thing to do is load up your crockpot and prepare a large dish of deliciousness. You can cook anything from chicken to soup to dessert to bread in a slow-cooker. And if you’re wondering, “What’s a potluck?” here’s Merriam Webster Dictionary’s definition: 1a: the regular meal available to a…
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