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Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better~Maya Angelou

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Imperfection Leads to Results

Life is a series of best efforts. You do your best to exercise, eat well, recycle, reduce the chemicals in your home, engage with your family and learn something every day. Thing is, some days are better than others. It's... Continue Reading →

Life Lessons from Skiing with my Little

My daughter is turning two in July. I didn't plan on putting her on skis until maybe next spring (when she'd be almost three). But as you may have guessed, that plan went flying out the window a few weeks... Continue Reading →

Stepping Out

Last week, we spent most of the day inside while Stella the Blizzard raged on outside. I say most of the day because my toddler wanted out, and she wanted out bad. Now, I knew that (just like the dogs),... Continue Reading →

Old Friends- and New

I have never been an overly social person. I've tended towards one or two close friends and a lot of time engrossed in books. Recently that's been changing. It's one of the amazing things about life- it's constantly challenging and... Continue Reading →

Winter’s Last Hurrah

The Northeast was recently walloped by winter storm Stella. I ventured out Tuesday morning to get all the supplies for the week, taking advantage of my husband's day off and toddler free shopping opportunity. Despite all the warnings to the... Continue Reading →

100 Posts

I almost missed this milestone- I had a different topic in mind and was half way through writing it when it struck me to double check...Since starting this blog in August, this right here is the 100th post. Seems like... Continue Reading →

My Baby is Growing up Too Fast

It is absolutely not possible that my little baby is almost two. But the calendar says that next week, she'll hit 20 months, then this summer, the big 2, then the summer after that 18. Well, not quite, but that's... Continue Reading →

Mom Essentials

I still think of myself as a new mom, but 19 months in, I look back at where I started and am starting to feel like I might be able to do this. One of the things I did throughout... Continue Reading →

Phthalates: A Closer Look

Some people are wary- all this talk about chemicals in our products must be overblown. Is it? Watch this short video: https://youtu.be/s_YJ2IVaaF4 This is from the European Council Plasticisers and Intermediates. Naturally, this video is positive. But notice is makes no... Continue Reading →

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