I leave behind me both my failures and accomplishments. What I do today will create a new and better future, filled with inner joy.
-J. Donald Walters, Affirmations for Self Healing
I debated whether or not to write this post.
However, writing helps me to process things, and often takes some of the sting out [...]
Recently, a question was posed on a parenting email list that I belong to. To summarize, a mother of a toddler found herself considering whether to support the idea of Santa. Her worries were those of many families I know – not wanting to lie to our children, discomfort with patriarchy, not wanting to support [...]
*Adapted from a recipe over at Affairs of Living
A Halloween Party… I dread them. Not because I don’t like the people there, but because it is everyone, together, at the same time. Oh, and I’m not a fan of [...]
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It’s that wonderful time of year again when local squash is abundant. My family loves butternut squash soup, so I’ve already made a few batches this season. Below is my latest rendition.
I made a big pot so we could share (enough to feed two families of four), so feel free to reduce if [...]
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It’s hard to believe it was nearly a year ago when my neighbor and friend Beckie mentioned that they would be trying for baby number two and asked what I knew about VBAC. I shared what information I had, but little did I know that it was just the very beginning of an epic journey, [...]
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Because it’s really cold outside!
When spring leaves you in the lurch, a warming meal can make it all seem a little less dramatic, no?
This is a personal twist on a potato and onion soup my mom used to prepare for us as a side dish in winter.
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Below, I have written about the democratic model of education and the Philadelphia Free School. While I have asked experts to confirm many details, my words come from my own research and experiences. If you are interested in learning more, I encourage you to pursue your own research and form [...]
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Sleep deprivation. Any parent of a young child (or children) has felt its acute sting. Whether it’s those first weeks with a new babe, a developmental leap, or some other cause, we have ALL been there (and if you haven’t you’d do well to not mention it…).
Now, I’m not an expert by any [...]
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It seems that I’ve been stockpiling broccoli… It’s so easy to roast with a little olive oil, garlic, and salt! However, my eyes were bigger than my fridge, and I managed to get ahead of myself. My dear husband kindly inquired about my “plans” for the broccoli, so I knew it was time [...]
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When I came across this recipe for Kale & Potato Soup with Chorizo over at Nourished Kitchen, I knew that I had to make it. It’s been so cold and damp lately that the thought of a spicy soup (Caldo Verde, or “broth with greens” in this case) was the happiest thing [...]
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