Do you have a late thumb-sucker? Joseph is the oldest of our seven children. He began sucking his thumb at 4 months of age, and continued until he was 8 years old. That was a long enough time for us to actually consult an orthodontist because we noticed that his top front teeth were being pushed forward from the pressure of his thumb. We tried everything to break him of the habit. I Googled every trick in the book, but none of them worked for us. What many parents fail to realize is just how Continue Reading
Don’t Let Fall and Winter Stop You from Gardening
We moved into our new house this spring, and because of all the hustle and bustle there was no time for a big family garden. All we were able to cultivate was a raised bed with a few tomatoes and some parsley. Both are growing well, and it's nice to have such a tiny little garden to tend to for a change, but then again - I do like to have more things to harvest at the end of summer. Who doesn't? But we'll have to wait until the next growing season for bright summer squash and zucchini, plump Continue Reading
I Breastfed 7 Children…and Lived to Tell About It
For me, breastfeeding has been quite a roller coaster ride. I've nursed all 7 of my children....but our experiences have been all over the map. I've endured all the troubles, and the triumphs, that nursing can bring along. Here's the full dossier: Joseph was my first baby. I read a lot about breastfeeding during pregnancy and was enthusiastic and (so I thought) well-educated. But the antibiotics I was given for my c-section led to a massive candida/yeast infection in my breasts and the Continue Reading
Make Your Own Hair Detangler and Save Money
Ever since I finished reading Curly Girl by Lorraine Massey last month, I've been dealing with my wavy hair differently. No more constant shampooing, no more wringing or brushing wet hair and no more wet cuts at the salon. While searching for an alternative to the hair detangler I'm constantly buying for my daughter and myself, I discovered a do-it-yourself recipe that works just fine. While detangling sprays and creams aren't expensive, the cost does add up at a couple of bucks a bottle. Continue Reading
Why Little Children Don’t Need Toys
The plumber paid us a visit a few weeks ago to work on the kitchen sink. When the job was done, he made his way through the living room on his way to the front door. He stopped, did a double take and looked down at the floor. "Are your kids playing with bottle caps?" he asked in disbelief. "Yes," I replied. "I mean, who needs toys anyway?" The plumber laughed and squatted next to the boys in a very congenial manner so he could get a closer look at the proceedings. My two oldest boys Continue Reading
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