October 2010
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I'm sewing in the airport
I’m sewing felt pieces on to tiny, size 12 month leggings to be exact.
I haven’t finished Everly’s halloween costume despite my best efforts, and so part of it is coming along on my work travels this week.
I will lay my head to sleep in Boston, NYC, and Toronto before the week is done.
I had a heart to heart with Everly before I left. She’s already taking a step from the...
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What's for dinner: Lip-smacking good, chickpea... →
Look at this super smart remake of my Chicky Green peas recipe! Now that Everly wants her solids… well, SOLID - I’m going to have to try your pancake version. So fun and thanks for sharing!
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2steps4ward:
A few months ago I bookmarked this recipe for green and chickpea puree on DearBaby, but I hadn’t introduce chickpeas to Ollie yet. Now that I have, he’s not so into the purees, so...
Miskabelly Vintage Giveaway Winner
Congrats to Rici ! Send me an email to claim your prize! (and be sure to tell me what you pick out - so much cute stuff!)
I’ve got another great giveaway lined up soon!
Love,
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Honey bear.
Next weekend we’re headed to Asheville, NC with friends for an awesome music festival called Moogfest. My mama and her partner live in Asheville, so we’re going to take some time to visit with them and enjoy the exquisite fall foliage display that the North Carolina mountains are famous for.
I bought this little hat for Everly to wear at the festival to keep her warm and play into the...
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Dear Baby Sponsor Highlight: Miskabelly Vintage
The only thing that rivals sweet vintage baby clothes on the awesome scale is sweet vintage maternity clothes. Why? Because, uh, they’re like really, really hard to find. I spent so much time scouring the racks of some of San Francisco’s greatest vintage stores in an effort to find dresses and tops that would cover my big ‘ol baby belly and was only successful a fraction of the...
A story about the time I fell in love with an...
This is going to sound completely obnoxious, but before having a baby I didn’t really get the whole Spanx thing. What was the big deal with high waisted biker shorts?
Thinking about that now, I just want to whap that girl upside her skinny little head. After Everly, I quickly learned that Spanx are actually a glorious, fantastically wonderful gift to womankind. There should be a Spanx...
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Um, oops.
And the award for the worst blog keeper goes to… me.
I realized I never announced a winner for the Boon bath goodies.
You know, that contest I was supposed to draw a winner for last Monday (not yesterday) That’s bad. really bad.
(So sorry you guys!)
So I ran my butt over to random.org to get a winner.
Congrats Laney ! Please send me your shipping information when you get a...
Oh Everly.
Oh Everly.
I feel like this is the thing my heart says most often.
Oh Everly.
A thousand times.
Oh Everly, you are such a funny little girl.
Oh Everly, you are changing so much each day.
Oh Everly, you are driving your mama bananas.
Oh Everly, don’t rub your lunch in your hair.
Oh Everly, what are you thinking.
Oh Everly, that face just kills me.
Oh Everly, why won’t you...
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The rundown. 9 months.
Letters to Everly - because this blog is the closest thing to a baby book you will probably ever have.
Stats: You’re such a beeferoni! This week at the pediatrician you weighed 21 pounds and measured 29 inches long. You’re in the 85th percentile for weight and 90th for height. (Which explains why all of your 9 month pants are high waters!) You still have the most delicious chunky...
A peek into my mind
So much going on this week. Here’s what’s swirling through my head at the moment:
1. This post . I’d really like to give this dad-isms guy the biggest eye roll the world has ever seen. As I sit here at my desk, still tired from my trip to NYC, still digging out of my inbox, still thinking of the two presentations looming this afternoon - All I can say is, buddy- let me tell you...
Do you see this pretty blue stroller? It’s a Phil and Ted’s sport. As much as we love our city and travel perfect Quinny Zapp, we’ve quickly realized we need something that can take on the sometimes uneven sidewalks and natural paths of Raleigh. I really liked the versatility of the Phil and Ted’s because it could easily convert to a double stroller when we decide to...
“We know that first foods can have permanent effects on growth, strength, the...”
– -Article: Your baby’s first foods can affect later health on MSNBC.
Everything about this makes perfect sense. I thought this was an interesting read (and it features a couple of great baby food recipes - Evie loves baby guac! )
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Halloween
I’ve been thinking about Everly’s halloween costume since…oh… about mid August. (kind of sad, I know) I’ve always loved dressing up for halloween but now that she’s here, I’ve turned all of my excitement into planning what she should be.
I wanted her to be something unexpected and I knew I was going to make it myself. I barely, barely sew - so taking on...
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Dear Baby Sponsor Highlight: Boon Inc.
Oh Boon, maker of clever and beautiful childrens products.
It all started with their bath toys. A little package full of funky, floating shapes - brightly colored balls, and squishy mesh poofs. They were a last minute addition to my baby registry before Everly was born but have become the shining star of bath time in our house. I dare you to find a photo of Everly over the age of 4 months where...
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Tiny Penpals.
A sweet little package landed on our doorstep this week from baby Gemma Bird of Bleubird Vintage. (Have you ever seen a more beautiful family, seriously?!?) Gemma’s sweet mama, James, suggested that Everly and Gemma would make great penpals and I absolutely loved the idea. I had the best time putting together some little treasures to send Gemma’s way and opening the little prezzie they...
Our backyard
We don’t really have a real backyard. It’s tiny and really shady with very little grass and not the ideal place for laying down blankets and relaxing.
Fortunately, when the urge for lush lawns and grass between our toes hits us, all we have to do is walk right across the street to a huge, beautiful piece of state owned property. Because it’s not an official “park”...
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one more thing...
My last post was not meant to knock co-sleep at all! I reread it again and I don’t think it warrants editing. (We co-sleep ourselves early every morning when Everly wakes up)
I’ll just keep saying it over and over because it’s really the only thing I can say. Do what works for your family. Whether that’s having a unmedicated birth or a medicated one. Not breastfeeding or...
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Answering Reader Questions *
Do you have any suggestions on a safe toddler size car seat? My chunky one is growing out of her infant seat a little more each day. Just wondering what you have found! Thanks so much! -Nikki
Hi Nikki! I spent so much time reading consumer reports and reviews of more than a dozen carseats. It was overwhelming to say the least! Everly has just recently decided that she hates being put in her...