Birchbox | A Few Faves

Birchbox | A Few Faves

Hello there!  Yes, it has been a while.  I’m sorry!  Life is busy — and doesn’t afford me much time for the blog — but things are going great!  Family as a foursome is fantastic and we are settled into a nice little routine.  For now, anyway.  Not to mention, in my not-so-spare time, I’m   [Continue Reading...]

Diaper Rash Cure: Maalox

Diaper Rash Cure: Maalox

Never before had either of my boys battled diaper rash.  Sure, we’d dealt with the occasional and slight redness, but nothing a little California Baby Calendula and/or Burt’s Bees cream couldn’t fix.  So, when G developed the nastiest case of diaper rash I’d ever seen — thanks to playing all day in the water —   [Continue Reading...]

Helping Hand from Whole Foods

For quite a few years of my adult life I ate a vegetarian — largely vegan — diet.  It wasn’t a labored decision and came quite naturally, actually.  In part, I was disgusted by the nation’s food industry, particularly its handling of meats — ever read Omnivore’s Dilemma or watched Food, Inc.?  With that said,   [Continue Reading...]