Author Archives: Samantha

Exploring The Congo

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Samantha

Now before you conger up images of packing my bags and heading off to a foreign land I should tell you that congo is short for conglomerate; a group of entities working together.  My first exposure to a congo was as … Continue reading →

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Will They Be Courageous?

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Samantha

I watched Courageous this weekend. And I’ll admit I cried through most of it. I know I’m the type of parent who would hold on to a moving vehicle if my child was being taken. And there is nothing in this world … Continue reading →

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Make Your Own Play Pen Sheets

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Samantha

It’s funny how certain brand names become synonymous with the product they are. How often do you ask for a facial tissue instead of a Kleenex? I remember when play pens were play pens and now they’re all called Pack … Continue reading →

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Blarney Stones

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Samantha

Blarney stone refers to a chunk of bluestone that’s built into the battlements of Blarney Castle in Ireland. Folklore has it that if you kiss the blarney stone you will be blessed with the gift of gab; being able to speak … Continue reading →

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Salad Spinner Painting

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Samantha

I have a salad spinner. I rarely use it. It’s not that we don’t consume green leafy foods that require rinsing, but that I find it easy enough to rinse in the sink and shake out by hand. It would … Continue reading →

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TBI Awareness Month

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Samantha

It’s come to my attention that March is TBI awareness month. Yay! I’m not excited that such a thing exists, but I’m so very glad that programs like the Wounded Warrior Project are raising awareness. Until it beat down my … Continue reading →

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Dough Pops

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Samantha

Growing up this was a bit of a treat for us. Our version of fry bread could be why I have a carb addiction. No Atkins for this girl! True fry bread has native roots and is often referred to … Continue reading →

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Cloth Diapers and Daycare

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Samantha

I dug this out of my archives: While mama, daddy, and the occasional unsuspecting older sibling may be cloth diapering experts sometimes someone has to care for baby that isn’t as in the know. We’re lucky to have a large … Continue reading →

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8 Reasons I still Breastfeed

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Samantha

The babe is just over a year old and we’re still nursing along. I find with each of my children I have nursed longer and longer and when left to make their own decisions they have been happy to keep … Continue reading →

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Mock Chicken Noodle Soup

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Samantha

We’ve had the crud around here the past few days. I’m one of those lucky people who gets an allergy flare up and then ends up with a full blown sinus infection. The things that I learned to use in … Continue reading →

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