Here is what I read this week that I found interesting! I think you will, too.
My Children are People – “Seeing my children as people helped me look at every interaction and think hard about how I would want to be treated in that situation.”
How to Freeze Food in Glass Jars – “The world is yours, of course – anything you can freeze can go in a glass jar…”
“I Can’t Afford the Start Up Costs of Cloth Diapering” – “I have a few issues with the “start up costs of cloth diapering” argument for not using cloth though, I have to tell you. It doesn’t make sense. Are we Americans so short sighted that we can’t see past a few months into the future?”
The Weaning Party – “At first it was mostly about nourishment, and later mostly about comfort and closeness. Nursing gave us ample opportunities for physical closeness, and I think it brought us very close together emotionally too. It meant that even when we were apart, we were never far from each other’s thoughts.”
15-15 for Marriages with Young Children – “This 15 minutes of intentionally restorative time will have a cumulative effect in the week for both of you.”
Talking Real Food with Robyn O’Brien – “We need to demand that companies take out dyes, high fructose corn syrup and the like, by voting with our dollars. If we buy foods that do not contain unhealthy ingredients, O’Brien said, the industry will provide more of those options and the accessibility of healthy options for everyone will increase.”
Why I UCed – “Unassisted birth is not everyone’s choice, but I do feel it is a viable option for women who want it.”
Best Natural and Organic Face Soap? – “Besides the cosmetic benefits, it makes me feel really good to know that when Baby plants his frequent open mouth kisses all over my face, he’s not ingesting toxins.”
The Slippery Slope of Soap – “Unfortunately, many of the things we use as ‘soap’ are actually harsh detergents or chemical cocktails.”
I am Not Raising Obedient Children – “I don’t want children who obey without hesitation. I want children who can think for themselves, recognize and listen to their feelings and instincts and respond appropriately.”
Check out Adventures in Mommyhood, Authentic Parenting, Becoming Crunchy, Karen’s Healthy Lifestyle,The New Mommy Files: Memories, Milestones and Missteps, Hobo Mama, I Thought I Knew Mama, Mama Eve, Momma Jorje, One Rich Mother, Greener Cleaning Moms, and The Parent Vortex for more Sunday Surfing!
May 15th, 2011 at 8:41 am
These look like a lot of great posts Julia – thanks for sharing! Looking forward to clicking through… :)
May 21st, 2011 at 7:14 pm
Sure thing!
May 15th, 2011 at 8:43 am
Thanks for including Green Your Way!
May 21st, 2011 at 7:15 pm
Definitely! You are in my Google Reader so I look forward to reading more great stuff in the future!
May 15th, 2011 at 9:52 am
Thanks so much for sharing my article, Julia! This one is very near & dear to my heart, so it means a lot to me! <3
May 21st, 2011 at 7:15 pm
A lot of that resonated with me as well. I think culturally we are “programmed” to feel like they aren’t “real”.
May 15th, 2011 at 8:31 pm
Thank you so much for including me, Julia! I love all the love from you!
May 21st, 2011 at 7:17 pm
Of course! I am going to try using it once I run out of my face soap I have now.
May 21st, 2011 at 6:58 pm
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