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Lingering Thursdays ~ Boys can be sisters too.

by granolababies on January 26, 2012

My daughter really wants sisters. So, on Monday she decided she’d just make them by turning her brothers into girls. And since they are always up for a game…they agreed! And what a fun time it was pretending to be girls all together. Lots of giggles and lots of goofiness and way too many photo opportunities to save for later. Hmmm…maybe on their first date? Either way it was for sure a moment I wanted to linger in for a while.

Girls having fun.

Having fun in their dresses.

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Why a Vatanai Woven Wrap?

January 22, 2012

There are a few reasons why Vatanai woven wraps make the best choice for beginner wrappers and also those in warm weather. While I do also love other woven wrap brands such as Neobulle (sadly no longer available in the USA unfortunately), Storch and Girasol, as well as Didymos. And I have my fair share [...]

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When you need to wean

January 17, 2012

Weaning from breastfeeding is a different journey for each mother-baby, as everyone has specific needs and styles. However, here is some information and links on how-to and doing so in a gentle way that makes the process a little easier for both of you. Remember that it can be an emotional stress on not just [...]

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Getting both sides of the vaccinations decision

January 13, 2012

We don’t vaccinate our children. Yet, I’m not anti-vaccinations. I strongly feel that each parent is their child’s best expert and so it’s up to each parent to decide what is best for their child. However, I also believe that decisions should be informed decisions. Learn both the good and the bad and then decide. [...]

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Lingering Thursdays ~ Let the music play

January 12, 2012

On Mondays I sometimes pop in at the store (we’re closed on Mondays) and do a little work or pick up something I left behind. I bring the kids with me and they’ll play, look at the new toys we have and go through the children’s book section. This week while I was visiting with [...]

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Ina May Gaskin at Bini Birth

January 9, 2012

Who is Ina May Gaskin? Well, for the grand majority of you, you’ll know exactly who she is. Though she may mean something different to everyone. To me, she’s the main reason I was able to give birth naturally with my second birth. Her book Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth was pivotal in taking me [...]

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The After Birth Project

January 7, 2012

Did you know that 1 out of 8 women suffer from postpartum depression? Postpartum depression is a clinical depression that affects many women around the world. And the After Birth Project is a documentary that is exploring why women suffer from postpartum depression and how to prevent it from happening. This week I had the [...]

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Lingering Thursdays ~ A boy and his tunnel

January 5, 2012

Taking his new train set and blocks that we’ve had now for a long time, my little Evren decided to build a tunnel for his train. I could linger in this moment watching him concentrate as he puts the pieces together.

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Pumpkin Pancakes with Cranberries

January 3, 2012

These are so delicious! We have them every Christmas morning and eat them with maple syrup. Pumpkin Pancakes with Cranberries Recipe 1 1/2 cups milk 1 cup pumpkin puree 1 egg1 cup of dried cranberries 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons vinegar 2 cups all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons brown sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 [...]

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Happy New Year 2012!

January 2, 2012

It’s a New Year and my heart is filled with gratitude.  I am thankful that I’ve been blessed with three treasures that I adore ~ my daughter Lora, my son Okhan and my youngest Evren. I’m thankful for my husband Bora and the love he gives me and our family. And I’m thankful for the [...]

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