My Attempt to Realistically Practice Natural Parenting…without being overwhelmingly “crunchy”
The fear of cloth diapering is just like anything else…a fear of the unknown. What boggles my mind is that people will go to great lengths to avoid using cloth, so that they don’t have to face that fear. They’ll … Continue reading Sweetie Pie Baby: Hand Washing Cloth Diapers has to be better than Reusing Disposables
Planting season has gotten underway at last. We’ve been in the field for 3 days now. Thank goodness! With the Illinois flooding earlier this spring, the ground has been very wet. And that’s really an understatement. This picture…that’s not a … Continue reading We’re Finally in the Field!
This spring/summer transition brings the good, the bad, and the green: allergies and asparagus. I have mixed feelings about this, since I really, really love fresh asparagus straight from the garden, but really, really hate that my allergies go crazy … Continue reading Allergies and Asparagus: ‘Tis the Season
As I mention in my “About Me” page, I intend to talk about new mommy/baby topics on this blog. So I’d like to begin this particular post with a disclaimer to all of you out there reading SweetPeas and Soybeans … Continue reading Sweetie Pie Baby: Accessorizing with Bibs
A Surprise from my Husband: Look what Thomas found in the bottoms yesterday! He showed up with a hat full of morel mushrooms. If you don’t know anything about these very rare mushrooms, well, that’s probably because, as I said, … Continue reading Finding Good Morels
A Breastfeeding Supply that’s a Bit Different: When my mother-in-law told me that plastic breast cups made all the difference for her when it came to breastfeeding, I had a hard time keeping an open mind. Plastic cups against your … Continue reading Sweetie Pie Baby: Waste Not, Want Not
SweetPeas and Soybeans | Waistline Friendly Recipes with a dash of Mommy Spice 