I’m writing this post not to brag about my accomplishment, but hopefully to help someone who searched “marathon training postpartum” or “marathon while nursing” like I did when I was training, and to thank those people who wrote the posts I read and who brought me much relief and confidence. So there I was in […]
A book that makes you feel good about parenting
May 23, 2012 by
How Eskimos Keep Their Babies Warm: And Other Adventures in Parenting (from Argentina to Tanzania and everywhere in between) by Mei-Ling Hopgood This book is my new favorite book for expectant or new parents, because it makes you feel awesome about yourself as a parent. Reading about a dozen different cultures and how they approach […]
Mother’s Day Giveaway Winner!
May 20, 2012 by
The winner of our Mother’s Day Giveaway is Kristin! Kristin said: “I would like to nominate my dear friend, Amy. Amy has two boys, ages 1 and 3. She is an amazingly strong and courageous mother–she does so much with much less than most people. She is extremely loving to her boys, her family, and […]
Last chance!
May 18, 2012 by
I’ve entered contests on blogs dozens of times, but have never been on this side of the fence, and friends? It is hard! I wish I could pull an Oprah and make everyone a winner, because all of the moms nominated so clearly deserve it. I’m glad the random number generator gets to choose and […]
Five great sites for photo gifts
May 16, 2012 by
I’m not a very good gift giver. I’m well intentioned but insecure, and too often imagine my gift accumulating dust in a closet. So I tend to opt for gifts that can be consumed (food or beverages, or experiences, like cooking classes or spa gift certificates). When I do give things I try to give […]
May evenings, and rhubarb
May 10, 2012 by
Rhubarb was the first edible I ever grew. When we moved into our house eight years ago the gardens were a mess (and still kind of are), but the rhubarb! The rhubarb appeared comfortingly and made me feel like I was doing something right. I harvested that rhubarb and made it into cakes and breads […]
Garage sale season
May 7, 2012 by
Every year I lovingly look forward to my neighborhood’s garage sale. I’m very firm on my routine: I get up early. I go on foot. I buy breakfast from some kid selling food, but it has to be real food, not just Costco stuff. I walk fast. I am very efficient and business-like. One year […]
How to do a Minnesota cabin weekend right
April 30, 2012 by
Raucous weekends with your college buddies, family get-togethers, quiet weekends with another couple—there is nothing better than a good cabin weekend. To the unfamiliar it sounds a bit strange: load up your car and drive 2-4 hours on Friday evening. Spend the weekend in the middle of nowhere in a cabin with limited amenities. Haul […]