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3 More Books I’m Reading
I finished up most of the books from my spring reading list before Baby Brother arrived, and added a few more titles, each of which I highly recommend. Surprisingly enough, though my days are now filled with caring for a newborn, plus continuing to take care of his older brothers, I’m still able to squeeze in a bit…
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Serve Lunch in a Muffin Tin
What a great idea! I can’t claim the credit–I’m sure I saw this somewhere on the internet–but my boys think it’s fantastic. Serving lunch in a muffin tin (or mini-muffin tin) totally transforms ordinary food into something magical. True story. Try it yourself!
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New LunchBots Dots Snap-on Lid Covers {dishwasher-safe}
Stainless steel divided LunchBots containers are my favorite way to pack meals on the go, sans plastic. Even though we homeschool, we still use these durable bento boxes multiple times each week. They’re perfect for picnics, meals in the car and more! I absolutely love them!
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Favorite Summertime Books for Kids
Are you running out of summer activities at your house? How about a trip to the library to check out some fantastic children’s books about summertime? Use the links below to check out our favorite summertime books for kids:
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Entering the Land of Cloth Diapers
So. If you’ve been following along on Facebook, whether as my personal friend or as a fan of Yankee Homestead’s page, you may know we are about to enter The Land of Cloth Diapering. Once we actually begin using the diapers, I think it will be super. But Oh My Goodness, the process of getting started…
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Awesome Shirts for Pregnancy Announcements, Older Siblings, Birthdays and More
If you’re looking for a unique way to announce a pregnancy or celebrate the arrival of a new sibling, check out these fun shirts from Revolution 46 on etsy. They’d make great shower or birthday gifts, too! And I just noticed this awesome Super Mom tee.
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14 Ways to Pack a LunchBots
Are you looking for a plastic-free way to pack snacks and on-the-go meals for your family? We absolutely love these stainless steel divided containers from LunchBots. They’ve served us well for a good year and a half by now, and are still going strong.
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Take Courage
I stumbled back into bed around 4:45 am, after a back-breaking, mind-numbing two hours spent feeding and comforting Baby Brother. Less than thirty minutes later, I felt Mr. Native Texan shaking me awake. “He’s crying. Is it time to feed him again?”
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Nesting Projects: Dining Room Hutch Makeover
Here’s another big project from my list of Nesting Projects: The Dining Room Hutch Makeover. It was a long time coming, and in the end, I can claim no credit for any of the work. I was merely the visionary, but am really pleased with the results! For ten years, this (below) was our dining room hutch. It…
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Against All Grain: Gluten-free, Dairy-free Recipes
I’ve been following Danielle Walker’s paleo blog Against All Grain and am super-impressed by her gluten-free, dairy-free recipes. (And her amazing photography!) Have you tried any of them? Against All Grain Cookbook
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