January 2011
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Never google old friends or teachers on New Year's...
You might learn they’ve died and it will totally ruin your night.
I am distraught having just learned that my absolute favorite teacher from high school, Richard Marc Tiffen, passed away after a 15 month fight with brain cancer 3 years ago at the age of 51. He wasn’t especially popular among my friends for some reason but we got along really well. I had him for science and photography...
October 2010
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Discussing Healthy Child's 5 Easy Steps to a... →
August 2010
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The WHO Code for Marketing of Breastmilk...
I wrote this in response to the responses to Audrey McClelland’s post, Understanding the WHO Code. I was actually one of the friends who filled her in on the WHO Code. I feel that after the unintentional act of including formula in gift bags at an event at BlogHer, she now has a good grasp of why the WHO Code is important and why it should be enforced in the US. She has pledged to eliminate...
June 2010
3 posts
My Mother's Breast Cancer Gift
People always talk about how “breast is best,” how it’s healthier for mom & baby but people usually only think about short term health benefits (i.e. breastfed babies get fewer ear infections than formula-fed ones) but less attention is paid to the long-term benefits. Even though I had breastfed my daughter for two years, I was surprised to learn during my lactation counselor...
The Dairy-Free Breastfeeding Mother's Lament
We’re having a tough couple of nights with Asher. His system doesn’t tolerate cow’s milk - it makes him very gassy - and I thought maybe he might have gotten over it because I had had goat cheese recently with no problems on his end (literally). So yesterday, while extremely hungry with little else to eat, I scarfed down the few bites that were left of Whole Foods Macaroni and...
Nestle-Sponsored BlogHer10 is a Huge Fail
It was just announced that two Nestle brands are sponsors of the 2010 BlogHer Conference this August: Stouffer’s and Butterfinger. This is giant fail on BlogHer’s part because they are very aware of what happened in September with the Nestle Family junket. A number of bloggers like Elita of Blacktating are canceling or contemplating canceling. Annie of PhD in Parenting is a speaker...
April 2010
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March 2010
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Back to work!
I have some big news! No, not pregnant again. Sorry. Two is it for me.
I have a new job.
As the new Social Media and Community Relations Manager at Healthy Child Healthy World (whose mission is to inspire parents to protect young children from harmful chemicals), I’m basically being paid to take a deep dive into what you may be doing on the sly at your job. If you’re like most people, you may...
February 2010
1 post
Online Sample Sale Sites for Babies, Kids and...
Have you discovered online sample sales? Slightly different from the tech-heavy deal-a-day sites, online sample sales mostly take place over 2-3 days with a focus on a limited supply and selection of fashion and luxury goods, and a discount of at least 30%. They’re the hottest trend among those of us with limited time or who don’t live in big cities.
Over the past year, tons of them...
January 2010
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Axxium by OPI
The Axxium nail process does what it promises: an application that takes no longer than a typical manicure and lasts about two weeks. Application involves filing the nails slightly with a drill, painting on a clear base layer then two color layers with a paint brush and then a top coat, curing each layer for several minutes under a UV lamp. Then my nails were completely dried. I didn’t have...
Papa Products 1Z Baby Carrier Cover
The problem with certain baby gear like the Baby Bjorn carriers is that they come in limited colors and don’t allow you to easily customize them. That’s where Papa Products 1Z covers come in. For just $25-30, you can change the look of your front baby carrier.
Just put it on like a t-shirt or a… onesie… and you’re ready to go. Great for when baby pees or spits up...
Giving Baby Bjorn Another Chance: The Synergy Baby...
I didn’t start using a Baby Bjorn Carrier until Anya was 3 months old and by that time she was fairly heavy so when I wore her in it for extended periods of time my shoulders really hurt. I was looking forward to trying it with Asher when he was newborn. The Synergy combines features from their other models: the Euro styling of the Original, the breathable mesh fabric of the Air and the...
Faux-gurt: Dairy-Free Yogurt Roundup
The idea of a dairy-free yogurt seems antithetical but there are quite a few brands that make yogurt or cultured products out of things that are not animal’s milk. In my attempt to give up dairy and casein for my health I’m looking for replacements of my staple foods like yogurt so I picked up a few non-dairy yogurts at Whole Foods and asked my husband to help me describe the taste...
November 2009
5 posts
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What Anya calls an exclamation point!
Anya came home from preschool one day singing this Clean Up Song
39 Weeks 5 Days Pregnant
Yes, I’m still pregnant.
WatchAnya loves to type names on our computers, preferably in large hot pink type.
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October 2009
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#BooNestle: Brands to Avoid for a Nestle-free...
Please visit http://boonestle.blogspot.com/ for the new home of the Boo Nestle Campaign where you can find answers to these questions:
What is Boo Nestle? What Did Nestlé Do To Deserve a Boycott? What Brands Should I Avoid? What Can I Do? and more!
Nestle’s brands dominate the market in many categories including, most egregiously, baby formula and foods (including Good Start formula,...
Anya Turns 4!
We celebrated Anya’s birthday at school today. Check out the photos! Powered by Whrrl
Baby Brother packs a punch
Found these old photos of Anya http://twitpic.com/kxcrc http://twitpic.com/kxcre http://twitpic.com/kxcrf http://twitpic.com/kxcrd
2 more things I like abt Tweetie 2: yr following username directory plus recent hashtag list.
Blaming 2ay’s exhaustion on 4 yr old who refused 2 pick up a balloon, cried & then hit me. I’m proud I didn’t yell back bt its exhausting.
Also had a grt conversation about an important project that I wasn’t sure was going to happen!
… official head of WIC in my state said they prefer to hire from the community, those who speak Spanish, have been on WIC #breastfeeding
What do YOU do when your preschooler hits you, repeatedly? (I know she was upset, told her we don’t hit any1, made her sit & calm down.)
Had a great conversation w/ some1 who works at WIC who encouraged me to apply for peer counseling job even tho… #breastfeeding
It’s hard pulling Anya away from the daycare at our gym. She loves the “kids’ gym.” http://yfrog.com/3oag9ej
Overheard on NPR segment on dinner parties: Cloth napkins say I care enough about you to do laundry. (#greenisgood)
Anya always wants to play w this @leapfrog toy whenever we’re at @bnbooks (hint to grandma!) http://yfrog.com/0w66lj
#34wks visit to OB told us that Baby Brother is in head-down position - woo hoo!
I’m quoted in the Oct issue of @Earnshaws about #babywearing! (page 31)
Can’t believe I have to rush my daughter 2 eat her ice cream so we won’t be late 4 her gymnastics class. Always running late :(
Bought the Medela Maternity Support Belt (http://bit.ly/41XHIX) as recommended by some tweeps. Feeling better already! Thanks! #34wks
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Baby Brother goes wild
I recorded this video last night of my son rearranging himself in my uterus. This is the second time I’ve been pregnant but I still cannot get over the feeling of having another living person in my body. Of course, the fact that Baby Brother is 3-5 times more active than Anya makes for a completely different experience. He’s not just a passenger — he’s actively sharing my...
Overwhelmed by a full boycott? Try just not buying #Nestlefamily this Halloween. http://bit.ly/49d8Nh http://bit.ly/oOzpg #BooNestle
Print/take this list of #NestleFamily brands to avoid when shopping for Halloween! http://bit.ly/oOzpg #BooNestle
At least once a day this baby inside me seems to realize he’s trapped & MUST GET OUT NOW! OUCH! #33wks #pregnancy
What’s scarier than ghosts & goblins? #Nestlefamily. Join our Halloween boycott & say #BooNestle! Brands 2 avoid: http://bit.ly/49d8Nh
Is it weird that the baby’s movements/kicks actually kinda HURT? Pushing out against my stomach muscles. #33wks #pregnancy
RT @Mom101: CNN on FTC disclosure guidelines, w quote frm @sgetgood & @blogintegrity http://bit.ly/R8AQH
Holy mackerel, this honeycrisp apple is so amazingly delicious & sweet. I am on my 2nd one. Wish they were ok to give out at Halloween.
Making a list of #nestlefamily Halloween-related items to avoid. Stay tuned! #BooNestle
Late to the #nestlefamily brouhaha? Read all about it here http://bit.ly/4luG2B & here http://bit.ly/1B1EZx #BooNestle
Here’s an easy way to make a difference: don’t buy #nestlefamily candy for Halloween! #BooNestle Pls spread the word & RT
Here’s an easy way to make a difference: don’t buy #nestlefamily candy for Halloween! #BooNestle (Thanks to @blacktating for the #tag)
Do you have a customer loyalty program? What features worked best for you? Worked the least?
They’re going to talk about “just unhealthy yr fave bkfst cereals can be” on the TodayShow. Will they lose sponsors?