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Monday Meal Plan Nov 11
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Monday Meal Plan November 11th

This is the first meal plan that will use some of the cow we got delivered this weekend! More to come on that story, but it's a quarter cow and all grass-fed. It's amazing to see all the different cuts of meat we got…all ready to go in our…
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Support the Chemical Safety Improvement Act
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Could you make your home more healthy?

For many moms, once they get pregnant, they become aware of buying organic food and making healthy eating choices. At some point,  you may question your beauty care routine, the cleaners you use in your home and the toys your kids are chewing…
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Meal Plan Nov 4th
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Monday Meal Plan Nov 4th

A slightly delayed menu for the week as I spent a weekend away and needed last night for lots of snuggle time with the kids. Here is this week's menu plan.   M~ Whole Chicken in the pressure cooker with carrots and egg noodles T~ Italian…
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Meal plan Oct 28 with autumn salads, freezer meals and halloween!
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Monday Meal Plan Oct 28th

It's October and I feel like I've written every meal plan this month watching a baseball game. Guess it's a good thing the Sox are holding on till the end. In addition to baseball, we are excited for Halloween this week and plan to host our…
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Flip Cloth Diaper Review
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Zebra ERGObaby Carrier Giveaway from Thanks Mama

When someone asks me my favorite thing about babies I often think about babywearing. I love having my little one all snuggly warm next to me. Even better is when they fall asleep against my chest and I can relax and give the big kids my…
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THE WONDERBAG AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

Some women get excited about new shoes. I get excited about new kitchen gadgets. The WonderBag is new to the U.S. and I was curious when asked to test it out. Our favorite pumpkin carving party was coming up and it gave me an opportunity…
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DIY PUMPKIN PUREE

It’s pumpkin season! Did you know it’s really easy to make your own pumpkin puree? No worrying about BPA in cans, it’s super fresh and maybe even local. All you need is some sugar pumpkins, an oven and a blender. 1. Wash your pumpkins…
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Monday Meal Plan Oct
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Monday Meal Plan October 21st

Awesome weekend with friends...volunteering at the Parent Talk Sale and then a pumpkin carving party. Totally wiped on Sunday so we had a low key day cleaning out the raised beds, making tomato sauce and visiting the second to last farmers market.…
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Peapod Pick Up at Stop and Shop
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Plan Your Next Party with Peapod Curbside Pickup

Planning a party when you have little kids is no small feat. Whether the party is for 10 or 30, it still requires cooking, coordinating, and cleaning. This past weekend we baptized Connor and hosted a party for twenty. I've learned a thing or…
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Monday Meal Plan Oct 14th
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Monday Meal Plan Oct 14th

Monday may nearly be over but here is this week's meal plan. I decided to take a holiday with the kids and enjoy some awesome fall weather. These days are numbered so get outside! Monday~ Zesty Chicken and salad. {Turned into a leftover night…
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make time to exercise with the kids
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Finding Time to Exercise Post Baby

In the four months since I've had my third baby, I've realized that making time to exercise is rather challenging. There is just more of everything else to do...laundry, cooking, cleaning, playing with another little being, and the list goes…
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Flip Cloth Diaper Review
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Monday Meal Plan Oct 7th

Happy October everyone! This week's meal plan features freezer meals from Wildtree, the kid's favorite dinner and prep for our friend's annual pumpkin carving party. The freezer meal has become a life saver as I have a lot less time to cook…
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POPOVERS: FANCY BUT NOT FUSSY

Based on how many people quickly liked my popover Instagram shot this week, I thought I would share the recipe I have used for years. I remember making these with my Mom when I was little. First with the hand powered beater (remember those!)…
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Monday Meal Plan September 30

Happy end of September! I hope you have enjoyed this first month of fall. This week's meal plan features our favorite fish, a slow cooker freezer meal and homemade chicken soup. Have a great week! For more inspiration, see my past menus here,…
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Preschool Math Activities
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PEG + CAT Inspires Preschool Math Activities

  Do you remember thinking math was fun when you were a kid? Is it a struggle for you now? Math was never one of my favorite subjects, even though I generally did well in school. I want my kids, especially my daughter, to learn from…
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Lunch ideas besides sandwiches
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A book to get you out of the lunch packing rut

At the beginning of September, packing lunches for the kids was just one more thing to do at the end of the day (or first thing in the morning.) Now a few weeks into the month, staying motivated to pack healthy lunches with variety can be a…
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The Story Behind the Lunch Love Pinterest Board (giveaway)
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The Story Behind Lunch Love (Giveaway)

A few weeks ago, I was surprised by an email from Pinterest that had my Lunch Love board featured in it. It is one of my favorite boards and it has helped me create lots of healthy lunches for my kids. I think it's no coincidence that my Lunch…
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Sept 23 meal plan
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Monday Meal Plan Sept 23rd

Anyone else feeling like September is passing by way too fast? I love fall and just want to savor every crisp warm day, knowing they are limited. This weekend we celebrated the wedding of a dear friend and got to spend time at "camp." Lots of…
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Erba Vita Tips to keep kids healthy naturally
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Keep Kids Healthy Naturally with Erba Vita - Giveaway

As the kids return to school, so comes the return of the running noses and germy hands. With a little baby at home, I am super aware of the imminent germs coming into our home. There are a few new things we are doing this year to keep us all…
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Flip Cloth Diaper Review
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Monday Meal Plan Sept 16th

This week marks the first full week of our new fall schedule. That means both kids in school for part of the day, part of the week. Swim, gymnastics and soccer have all started. Mom's night out is on deck for Thursday. And we pack up for a weekend…
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Flip Cloth Diaper Review
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We Flipped for the New Flip Diapers

It's no secret that we are a mostly cloth diapering family. Yes, it is a little extra work but it's just a normal part of our routine now. The one thing that always drives me crazy is having to stuff the diapers once they are clean. The Bum…
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