Tag Archives: parenting
Cargo bike!
Finally, my Christmas wish from 2009 has come true. We are the proud new owners of a Sun Atlas cargo bike! Here’s Adam and the kids riding it home from the farmers market last weekend: Why a cargo bike? Well, … Continue reading
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What can we eat NOW?
Last weekend I did my annual Memorial Day phenology photo shoot in the garden. Phenology is the science of tracking when, for example, the daffodils first bloom in a certain location. It’s becoming a very important science for documenting climate … Continue reading
Plans vs. Reality
Well over a year ago, I came up with a genius plan to rip out our two front hallway closets and part of a wall in order to custom-build some beautiful built-in cubbies with a nice bench and room for … Continue reading
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Book review: Amusing Ourselves to Death
Amusing Ourselves to Death Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business By Neil Postman Published 1984 A while back, I saw a very well-drawn cartoon explaining, in a nutshell, the thesis of this book. It contrasts George Orwell’s and … Continue reading
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A mac & cheese alternative
Problem: 2-year-old twins, when given boxed macaroni and cheese about once per week, become COMPLETELY OBSESSED with macaroni and don’t want to eat anything else. Solution: Stop buying the boxed macaroni. When desperation hits, cook up some pasta. Toss it … Continue reading
Filed under Cooking and baking, Practical
Jamie Oliver on obesity
I love TED. Here’s Jamie Oliver on obesity, chocolate milk, and teaching children about food. (For some reason I am unable to embed the video right now; sorry about that.)
What I’m reading right now
A couple things that I read today: 10 simple truths about raising healthy eaters And one of the ten is give them raw milk! Alas that I have no access to it. Does anyone know a source of raw milk … Continue reading
Filed under Gardening, Nutrition, Practical, Sustainability
Book Review: Simplicity Parenting
Simplicity Parenting Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier, and more Secure Kids by Kim John Payne & Lisa M. Ross Here’s another book that is not overtly related to home economics at first glance. But I … Continue reading
Filed under Community planning, Theoretical
Getting organized
This happens to me every year in January — I want to throw out everything and simplify my life. This year, in addition to my Master Gardener classes, work, and baking bread like a maniac, I’m also reading a parenting … Continue reading
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