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Adventures of a free-spirited mama living in the Pacific Northwest with the hubs and twin toddlers.

Sensory Box Fail {Carnival of Natural Parenting}

Welcome to the June 2013 Carnival of Natural Parenting: Parenting in Theory vs. in Reality This post was written for inclusion in the monthly Carnival of Natural Parenting hosted by Code Name: Mama...

Jun 11, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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connection: maintaining your child's emotional bank account {peaceful parent, happy kids series}

Last post, we learned from Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids about keeping OUR cool during a toddler (or older child) meltdown. It is, after all, a brain development thing, and often times they take...

Jun 9, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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just write: trees of life.

I haven't been around very long, but it seems like in motherhood there are seasons where you can't see the forest for the trees. It's simple. The trees are diapers, food, toys (currently bubbles...

May 29, 2013 Like

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the mindful parenting ebundle sale!

Welcome to the Mindful Parenting eBundle Sale, organized by Jennifer from Hybrid Rasta Mama, Lauren from Hobo Mama, and Laura from Authentic Parenting! The Mindful Parenting eBundle is 22 titles by...

May 28, 2013 Like

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the tension of motherhood.

(my babies are almost TWO. When I look at these pictures, it's a blur. It makes me sad that I can't even remember those crazy days...and makes me thankful for Instagram and this blog!) How many...

May 24, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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sister smoothie time

We spent the last week at my parent's house because, well, we're still homeless...until early July, when we'll be moving into a new house! And we couldn't be more excited. My girls love spending...

May 20, 2013 Like

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PDX happenings: mother's day shopping event

Head down to North Williams on Friday May 10th for a street-wide Mothers Day event hosted by Queen Bee, Ink & Peat, Lark Press, Yoga Shala, myoptic and Lodekka! From 5-8pm, stores will be hosting...

May 6, 2013 Like

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the sunshine project: bringing light into delivery rooms

It's time for our Mother's Day project! I'm so blessed to call Adriel a friend (and I get to meet her next month!) and her generous heart for the women and children in Papua New Guinea has...

May 6, 2013 Like

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handling toddler meltdowns {peaceful parent, happy kids series}

Thanks for all your encouraging comments after my last mama meltdown post. You all gave me some great tips and also the reassurance that this parenthood thing is pretty hard but that we're not in...

May 2, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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new sun hats and "peek-boo"

The sun has been out in the Pacific Northwest (yay!) and we've been out enjoying it...but the girls had grown out of last year's sun hats! A quick trip to Old Navy and problem solved. And they love...

Apr 26, 2013 Like

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Home is...

There are a lot of things I want to share - the newest Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids about handling meltdowns (can I get an amen and a yes please?!), pictures from our family vineyard planting at my...

Apr 19, 2013 Like

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Lavender & Tea Tree Herbal Laundry Booster {Post for Natural Parents Network}

I have a post today at Natural Parents Network for the Simply Living Carnival about making your own Lavender & Tea Tree Herbal Laundry Booster. Check it out! "We're a no-fragrance detergent family,...

Apr 19, 2013 Like

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Love & Banana Bread {Carnival of Natural Parenting}

Welcome to the April 2013 Carnival of Natural Parenting: Family Recipes This post was written for inclusion in the monthly Carnival of Natural Parenting hosted by Code Name: Mama and Hobo Mama....

Apr 9, 2013 Like

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BabyWeightTV Review: online fitness classes for moms & moms-to-be

Squeezing exercise into my busy day is no easy task. There seems to be so many things that I'd rather be doing...but I recognize the importance of taking care of my body, both for my physical and...

Apr 6, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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the week(s) in which I feel like a failure.

Oh sure, it's nothing new. All moms feel like failures at one time or another. It still stings. Perhaps because becoming a mother is so much more than a personal journey. These little lives are in...

Mar 28, 2013 Like

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strike a pose {PDX blogger meetup}

Last week I had my "headshots" taken for the first time at the "Strike a Pose" PDX Blogger Meetup! These ladies (and a few gents) are some of the sweetest, most genuine people I've ever met and I...

Mar 19, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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mindfulness and healing childhood wounds {Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids series}

Nothing prepared me for the intense emotions I would feel after becoming a mother, and I think that all of us would agree that our kids have the very special ability to show us our deeply wounded...

Mar 17, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Local PDX: Pass It On Children's Consignment Event

Living in Portland with all our great resales has totally ruined me. I cringe every time I have to buy something new for the girls - there are so many great resales around here that I can go a few...

Mar 15, 2013 Like

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moving + no internets!

Well, the big move happened this weekend, and that means a few things: 1) I'm in completely over my head AND 2) We don't have internet AND 3) I have a new idea for a series: How To Move With...

Mar 5, 2013 Like

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natural medicine cabinet: fighting little colds.

We finally got hit with the nasty little cold - me first, then the girls. Luckily, Andy's been so busy with work (meaning he is gone a lot) that he's managed to avoid the grossness. Snot, coughing,...

Feb 28, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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the little table.

The girls got this little IKEA table for Christmas, and it's where they eat their meals and snacks (well, most of them). It's painfully cute to watch them scurry over and climb up in their chairs...

Feb 27, 2013 Like

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Secrets of Peaceful Parents {Peaceful Parents, Happy Kids Series}

"One generation full of deeply loving parents would change the brain of the next generation, and with that, the world." - Dr. Charles Raison If you read my last Just Write post, you may have...

Feb 21, 2013 Like

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easy valentine's DIY: you're my cup of tea.

I went to a girl's night valentines day party and forgot to make cards for our valentine's exchange, so I grabbed together the supplies I had on hand and came up with these little gems! Use my...

Feb 12, 2013 Like

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To be a safe haven.

My two sleepyheads cuddle up in their cribs and we all let out a collective sigh of relief. It's tough on everyone, this growing up thing. Believe me, I know. Some days I feel like a child again,...

Feb 8, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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colorful rug love.

The houses on blogs and Instagram that are stark white with neutral tones are gorgeous. They feel so light and clean and sophisticated. Like grownups live there. But every time I go try to...

Feb 6, 2013 Like

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finding my identity + house hunting.

There have been moments when I seriously wondered if my kids know what grass is. Like, green grass that covers parks and yards, you know, that grass? Downtown apartment living with two active...

Feb 5, 2013 Like

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more milk, naturally food blog + wholesale!

Hello friends. I am excited about a few things, and thought that you should know about them. 1) There is now a shop in Portland that carries Umi Sling! Yippeee! I am so excited, but between you and...

Jan 30, 2013 Like

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Holiday Detox & Healing: Bieler Broth

Ugh. I ate a lot of chocolate this holiday season. I also drank more coffee and wine than I'm used to, and it's left me a little sluggish and tired - although let's be honest, it was worth it and...

Jan 14, 2013 Like

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Movement.

Last year I chose a word: Perseverance. My girls were still itty and I was getting the hang of this two babies thing. I've always had a hard time following through, but becoming a mama challenged...

Jan 7, 2013 Like

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Sensory Box Fail {Carnival of Natural Parenting}

connection: maintaining your child's emotional bank account {peaceful parent, happy kids series}

just write: trees of life.

the mindful parenting ebundle sale!

the tension of motherhood.

sister smoothie time

PDX happenings: mother's day shopping event

the sunshine project: bringing light into delivery rooms

handling toddler meltdowns {peaceful parent, happy kids series}

new sun hats and "peek-boo"

Home is...

Lavender & Tea Tree Herbal Laundry Booster {Post for Natural Parents Network}

Love & Banana Bread {Carnival of Natural Parenting}

BabyWeightTV Review: online fitness classes for moms & moms-to-be

the week(s) in which I feel like a failure.

strike a pose {PDX blogger meetup}

mindfulness and healing childhood wounds {Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids series}

Local PDX: Pass It On Children's Consignment Event

moving + no internets!

natural medicine cabinet: fighting little colds.

the little table.

Secrets of Peaceful Parents {Peaceful Parents, Happy Kids Series}

easy valentine's DIY: you're my cup of tea.

To be a safe haven.

colorful rug love.

finding my identity + house hunting.

more milk, naturally food blog + wholesale!

Holiday Detox & Healing: Bieler Broth

Movement.

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