Archive for May, 2011
Miami Banana Republic After 5
This evening I swung by Banana Republic for their BRafter5 event in Miami, FL to kick off summer and their new arrivals for the season. When my belly bump is not as pronounced, Banana Republic is one of my favorite brands. The new arrivals were very cute and they had some gorgeous pieces on sale. [...]
What’s for Dinner: Superfood Butternut Squash and Chicken Soup
This recipe utilizes free range chicken and organic ingredients but you can utilize which ever version you have available. Ingredients: Boneless skinless chicken thighs Organic Butternut Squash soup Frozen blend of collard green, mustard green and kale Red onion Organic Vegetable bullion Chunks of a leftover rotisserie chicken from local supermarket Italian blend of frozen [...]
My Husband is Crying Out for Change!
Last night Piglet spent almost the entire evening crying, no screaming and wailing. Around 12 AM my middle sister and I decided to start organizing coupons from various sources. After 2 hours of clipping we started a new organization process and around 2:30 AM Piglet started wailing. She was screaming and hollering and was inconsolable. [...]
Discipline, Guilt, Depression and Motherhood
One of my readers left the following comment and below you will find my response: Thank you for this site, and for your honesty. On this rainy afternoon (won’t spring ever come?) I am feeling depressed at how my five year old seems to take all that she has for granted and seemingly without joy–unless [...]
Organic, Fair Trade & Natural Products on a Budget
I am constantly picked on these days for being a organic, all natural, or preservative free junkie and spending time in local grocery stores double checking a company’s definition of “all natural” (which does vary and is abused). Yes, I love organic markets, natural food sections of grocery stores, local farmer’s markets and small natural [...]
