Category Archives: parenting
Ending the never-ending diaper rash
My little-ist one, Picklebee, had a short visit from the diaper rash troll the other day, and it reminded me of our diaper rash saga with Monkeywrench. Poor Monkeywrench had diaper rash on and off (mostly on) for about 8-10 … Continue reading
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Kids that eat organic dairy less likely to have allergies!
I was talking with a friend of mine this summer, and we got on the subject of organic food. He’s a great guy, so I wondered why he didn’t buy organic food for himself and his kids. He explained that … Continue reading
Forced vaccinations?
The state of Massachussetts is considering requiring, forcing people to get vaccinated for swine flu, fining you if you don’t comply with vaccination, quarantine, and other measures (see article here). This scares me. Why? We parents worry about the effects … Continue reading
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Cloth diapers and wraps – depooping
When I was considering cloth diapers, one thing that always seemed a bit mysterious to me was what to do with the poopy diaper. And especially the poopy diaper wrap. Here’s my experience. Poopy diapers. We take them to the … Continue reading
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MommyFrog Pick: Lake City Library and Farmer’s Market
Looking for something fun to do in NE Seattle Thursday nights with your tadpoles? Check out the Lake City Library and Thursday evening Farmer’s Market right next door. Monkeywrench, Picklebee, and I had a blast yesterday. First we hit the … Continue reading
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Today’s Cloth Diapering – No pins!
It’s both intimidating and easy. Our mothers did it, so how hard can it be? (Sorry, Mom) Cloth diapering is making a comeback, although it’s still far from being the norm. You can go a couple of routes with cloth … Continue reading
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It takes a neighborhood to raise a child
Last night was Seattle’s Night Out, where Seattle residents can block off their street and have a party! It’s something quite a few blocks take advantage of all over the city. This has been a tradition on our block, for … Continue reading
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