The day we forgot our baby in the car
Due to the recent controversy in the news as well as such harsh comments, I feel like I need to share my story. I do understand that the man who left his child in the car on purpose was bad. Really bad. It was wrong, horrible, and definitely not something I can fathom. But for the one person who meant to do it, there are hundreds who did not. It's that time of year. Bad things happen to good people, and let me make one thing no matter how much you say that you could never forget - there is…
Project Europe – How YOU can help Kylie! #fundraising #choir #music
Dear Friends and Family! As you know, Kylie was invited to be a part of the Star of Texas Ambassadors of Music performance tour of Europe in the Summer of 2015! The deposit and application for the trip to Europe has been sent in, and we're in fundraising mode! We have about 9 months to come up with the balance, and in addition to the balance, we also need to raise money for a passport, one meal per day, spending money, rehearsal camp, etc. This is a fantastic opportunity, and we feel blessed that her gift and talent has earned…
Healthy Summer Snacks for Kids | #snacks #healthy
With summer comes the longer days and the endless struggle of trying to feed hungry little munchkins. This is especially a challenge if you don't have the budge for prepared items, or have picky eaters. Here are a few tried and true snack ideas that kids are sure to love. Frozen grapes- Wash and remove the stems from a bag of grapes, line a cookie sheet with waxed paper and place the grapes on it. Place in the freezer over night. The next morning you'll have an easy and healthy snack for the kids! Fresh fruit cones- Fill ice cream…
Protect Your Family Against Harmful Chemicals – Stand up & #FightToxins
I think it's pretty awesome that people all across the country, like myself, are taking a stand to let Congress know that we are so over dealing with the insufficient chemical laws in the US. Seventh Generation, in coalition with the Toxin Freedom Fighters and its partners put together a petition at to let Congress know that we want to protect our families from horrible chemicals that have suspected links to things like cancer, birth defects, asthma, skin conditions, Alzheimer's disease, and so much more. The goal was 100,000, and the number is growing by the day. I'm proud to say…
Natural vs Organic – Which is Really Better? | #organic #natural
There is a huge debate between natural foodies as to whether or not natural or organic food is better for your kids. On the one hand, certified organic food is in fact certified and almost guaranteed organic. On the other hand, certified organic food is more expensive in some cases. Organic food is popping up everywhere, there are even organic restaurants showing up on different street corners. With all the information on what is really in food these days, more people are turning to organic food options. The downside is that organic food can often be expensive, too often it's…
Adventures in (finding) Space! | #learningtolean #gcdchouston2014 #gcdc2014
The Lord gives and the Lord takes away. Rinse and repeat. Job 1:21 reminds us that during this time, we should praise the name of the Lord, anyway! For the past couple of months, we have been on such an unbelievable journey. We are thankful for God's provision. Lourdes and I have been planning The Houston Natural Parenting Expo and Great Cloth Diaper Change for several months now. The original venue we were going to hold the space was booked. We were so disappointed, so we went on a hunt for a new venue. In that time, we had hundreds…
Ways to Celebrate Spring With Your Kids | #spring #kids
Spring is finally here after what seems like a never ending winter, and there are quite a few ways to celebrate the arrival of lightweight jackets and cherry blossoms. Go to the park and feed the ducks- Kids love being able to feed the ducks at the local pond, and what better way to celebrate spring than to welcome back the ducks? Throw a spring party- Put a new twist on tea parties with your little girls and throw a spring inspired party instead. It can be for just the family at lunch one Saturday, or with a…
You have HOW many kids? You know what causes that? | #parenting
When I was young, I never dreamed that I would end up leading the life that I do. No one could have ever told me that I would spend my days advocating for natural parenting, blogging, and in marketing (of all things) and you definitely would have never been able to tell me that I would spend my nights helping women give birth. Let's not you can bet your britches that at I would have dreamed that I would have four kiddos. Yes. Four. Why on this green earth God decided to bless me that way is beyond me (because…
Karibu Cushion Step Potty Review | Independent Potty Learning at it’s finest!
My baby is not a baby anymore. He's two years and three months old, and he's ready to start using the potty. *Pause for uncontrollable sobbing.* I've been dreading this time of his life, because I'm not a fan of those little toilet seats that you carry around from room to room and let them use. The clean up is less than fun, and I just hate the idea of having a toilet follow you around in every room! They're just gross, and I'm too lazy for all that jazz. We're all about child lead potty learning. Jett's shown a…
Pou – Virtual Pet with Games | Free #Android App of the Week
It's time for the Between the Kids approved Free Android App of the Week! If you're looking for a fun little time killer, Pou is a great little game that combines a virtual pet with some pretty cool arcade type games which may be just as adrenaline-pumping as those on Crypto FriendlyEntertainingEasyFunFreeThe good thing about Pou is that you can't kill or her. Sometimes, when I'm busy, I forget to log in for days at a time, and he's sick, but still alive! Pou is great for all ages. It's pronounced "poo" but because of an obsession with my boys,…