Category Archives: family
The Case of the Missing Nutcracker
This one cracks me up. A couple years back we instituted a new holiday tradition. It was inspired by one of my co-workers talking about the “Elf on the Shelf” that he had for his son. Unclutterer just featured it … Continue reading
Christmas cards: fabulous frugal Christmas tree decorations
When my husband and I were first married, in our new house that (gee really?) needed a lot of work, we were living as minimally as possible. Is this a familiar story? But I remember our first Christmas in our … Continue reading
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Bock bock bock….!
We’ve got chicks! They grow fast. We had a great time at the Seattle Tilth chicken tour last year – check out their classes and this year’s chicken tour. Other great Seattle chicken resources are the Seattle Urban Farm Co-op … Continue reading
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Baby food for those with no time
Now on my second baby, I’ve been forced to become even more efficient with my baby-food-making. I really don’t want to pay the premium on baby food, and I really like knowing exactly what ingredients are going into my baby’s … Continue reading
No shampoo?
Wow, it’s been ages since I’ve put up a post. But I wanted to share with you a little experiment, inspired by a post at Natural Living Des Moines. No shampoo. Okay, at first I thought, hmm.. A little too … Continue reading
My leftover pickle juice secret
I recently discovered something that has made a big difference in how many vegetables MonkeyWrench will eat. Leftover pickle juice. Yes, it’s true. One day I was simultaneously trying to figure out what to do with the leftover juice in … Continue reading
Easy homemade thank you cards
We’ve started making our own thank-you cards for friends and family, and have been having a great time. It’s easy, fun, and has a certain je ne sais quoi, when the envelopes are lovingly “decorated” by MonkeyWrench, our 3 year … Continue reading
Consumer or Citizen?
While I was making sheet muffins (not enough time to put them in muffin tins) this morning, I was mulling over our country and our roles that we play in it. It seems that every time I read or listen … Continue reading
Filed under family, sustainability
The hand that rocks the cradle
I had to laugh a few mornings ago, when my toddler showed up on her tricycle with her backpack and bike helmet, and proudly announced “I’m off to a meeting!” It was too funny, and it also reminded me of … Continue reading
Filed under family, green transportation
Seattle Schools Proposed Assignment Plan
Seattle Public Schools came out with their long-awaited new assignment map yesterday. This is a big deal for many parents. Parents can look at the maps to sort out which school their kids will go to, or can use the … Continue reading
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