Apr 30, 2011

I gave up Toothpaste

I kicked toothpaste to the curb about a month ago, and there’s no going back!

I am now using a pinch of baking soda and a drop of soap (Dr. Bronner’s castile soap is very natural and safe for the mouth).

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I love it! My mouth has never felt cleaner and my teeth look really good. And with the addition of the water-pik, my gums look great too!

I have also been experimenting with natural hair care (aka “no poo” method) and skin care. I will post on these topics soon.

Apr 25, 2011

Easter

Wow – Easter weekend was jammed packed full of fun, and lots of food!

Egg Hunt Gathering #1:

We were invited by our close friends, Shane and Melissa, to their family’s egg hunt on Saturday.

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Sunday morning, the girls got their Easter baskets.

Marley’s:

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Claudia’s:

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We attempted to take a family photo before heading off to church. Um, that didn’t work out so well….

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After Church, my family came over for egg hunt and gathering #2:

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After we cleaned up, we headed to Jason’s parents house for round #3:

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Now it’s time to rest, clean house, and try not to eat all the Easter candy!

Apr 20, 2011

I’m a slacker!

I’m a slacker at blogging, but I’ve been living life and enjoying every minute of it!

Celebrating Claudia’s Birthday:

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Hanging with Family having fun:

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Watching Marley play tennis:

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Tending my garden:

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Playing with the kids outside (and leaving our mess by the front door):

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Hanging with more family:

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And pulling teeth!

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Good Times!

Apr 6, 2011

Birthday Girl

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Claudia opened her gifts from us the morning. She got a new Bible with a pink caring case, a Tervis mug, bike helmet, feather duster (she really asked for one), her own nail brush, and a mini La La Loopsey doll, and the pink chair.

Now we are getting ready for a party at Monkey Joe’s!

Happy Birthday Claudia

Happy Birthday to our sweet Claudia. She’s 7 today!

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