Oh, Christmas tree! Oh, Christmas treeeeee!!! How richly God has decked thee! With yarn, balloons, and Elmer's glue . . . We're redefining gooey! See? Proof that we worked HARD! Now how do we get those balloons out of there??? Oh Christmas tree! Oh Christmas tree! How richly God (and Katie) have decked thee! Kid-Friendly Craft Alert! Spread [...] Continue Reading
Archives for November 2012
The Oil Cleansing Method: A How-To Guide for Clear, Radiant Skin
A Note From Mommypotamus: Today's guest post comes from Jennifer Nervo of Healing Redefined. Thank you, Jennifer! (And psst, if you're looking to simplify your body care ingredients, too, check out this pure coconut oil soap made from just three ingredients.) The Oil Cleansing Method for acne (OCM) is the most ah-mazing way to [...] Continue Reading
How To Cook A Pastured Turkey
These instructions for roasting a juicy . . . . perfectly seasoned turkey were given to me by one of my favorite farmers, Robert Hutchins of Rehoboth Ranch. Robert would like you to know that he does not take credit for the method or recipes listed. He's simply been compiling and tweaking advice from others through the years. Cooking A [...] Continue Reading
The Safe Co-Sleeping Checklist
News stories often talk about "another co-sleeping death" as if co-sleeping is inherently dangerous. The Milwaukee Health Department has gone so far as to compare it with putting baby to bed with butcher knives. But according to some well-respected experts, nothing could be further from the truth. Dr. James McKenna, head of the University of Notre [...] Continue Reading