Baaa-nishing Eczema

“What kind of milk is that?” asked an elder woman peering into my Trader Joe’s cart earlier today.  Actually, the conversation started with her asking if I knew what the staff ringing the bell meant and if I shopped there often.  But it quickly turned to my milk.

“Goat.”  I replied.  “Goat Milk.”

She nodded [...]

Granola or Rude: Shoes Off at the Door

Tonight I am returning to the occasional series, Granola or Rude and ask…do you ask guests to take their shoes off at the door? Going back a step, do you wear your shoes in the house?

When you start greening your home, looking for ways to reduce toxin exposures or simply keep things cleaning to [...]

Recommended Reading, 07.25.11

Installment two of Recommended Reading…hope something strikes your fancy…

 

“10 Reasons to Not Use Your Dishwasher” (Life…Your Way)

I find truth in the reasons written about here.  We use the dishwasher for our plates, glasses and silverware and hand wash the rest…because invariably the tool I wanted was always in the washer…

“5 [...]

What’s on Your Plate?

What do all women think about soon after childbirth?  Food.  And how much less of it we can eat now that we are only supporting one life and aren’t drowning the sorrows of swollen ankles and achy backs in pints of ice cream and extra helpings of pasta.  Or is that just me?

In the [...]

Our Other New Addition

The last few posts have been very parenting centered – strollers, diapers, childbirth…  Well, here is something for anyone who enjoys hot water – and isn’t that everyone?

Our house was built in 1999, ancient in the newly developed Las Vegas South suburbs.  Overall, houses in Vegas aren’t made to be heirlooms…quick and dirty construction, [...]