As most of you know, my plan was to have a completely natural birth. I switched early in my pregnancy from a highly-respected OB/GYN group to a birthing center with midwives after much research. Call me a hippie or a masochist, but I really wanted to experience the birth of my child sans medication, surgery…
Just a quick note as that I just got back home – our daughter was born on January 8th, 2009 at 5:35 AM. She was 7 lbs., 9 oz., 19 inches long with brown hair. Think she looks a lot like me, but a bit of her daddy (especially with her long legs!). When I…
Hi guys, just checking in! No baby yet, we are on Day 3 of BabyWatch since she had the official EDD of January 2nd. Went to the midwife, body is not really showing signs of being ready; tomorrow I am going for an NST and biophysical workup to ensure the baby is doing well and…
THE BEST STAIN REMOVAL FOR ALL YOUR CLOTHING One tablespoon of classic Dawn liquid – the blue stuff One cup of hydrogen peroxide Dab onto stain with a clean cloth or sponge. This can remove red wine, blood, yellowed stains from sweat and deodorant, grass, even stains that have been laundered and are old. On…
Sorry I have been MIA, due to the house remodel a line was cut and we haven’t had Internet or phone for about a week. We’re trying to fix it; in the mean time I am typing from my mom’s. I was out of work on Wednesday due to severely swollen feet and hip pain….
How clothing can be a form of armor. Discussing sartorial armor during difficult times.
My father in law passed away yesterday. I will be taking a break from the blogs while I care for my family. I thank you for your understanding and will miss you guys. 🙂 See you soon,Alison
I hate style books. I have dozens at home, and almost every time I purchase one I want to kick myself. Yes, there are a few out there that offer some worthy and unique advice, but the majority are utter crap and cruel. Cruel? I said this to a friend today and she thought I…
Ingredients:Two portobello capsOne peach (though could be replaced with dried apricots, raisins or a small apple)About two cups leftover cooked brown riceLeftover half of a roll of goat cheese with fig (could easily switch with regular goat cheese, even use cream cheese… any soft cheese)Half of an onion, chopped (I used a sweet yellow onion)NutmegCayenne…