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Holiday Ideas
The most recent issue of Better Homes & Gardens had two brilliant holiday ideas.- You can cut an inch off the bottom of your Christmas tree (which helps with absorption anyway) and use a marker or pen to write your names and the year. You can attach a piece of ribbon and create an ornament to commemorate every Christmas together.
- You can make a tabletop Christmas tree by poking sticks into foam in a planter, covering the foam with moss, and decorating the tree with small ornaments, pine cones, etc.
You could also make your own advent calendar, using these tutorials from Oh, Happy Day!… Read More -
Gift Certificates: Purposeful Conception E-course
‘Tis the season!If you’re looking for a gift to give a friend or relative, or if you’re making your own list of what you want this season, consider a gift certificate to the e-course Purposeful Conception: Preparing Your Mind, Body, and Life for Pregnancy!There will be a session starting January 15 (although the gift certificate can be used on any course throughout the year).You can purchase a gift certificate by registering for the course and including the name and e-mail of the gift recipient in the “Notes to Seller” section. I promise not to ruin the surprise by contacting the recipient before January.Once you pay… Read More -
Nine Months: Happy Birthday, Henry!
Dearest Henry,This month was the first time when I sat back and thought, “The time is going too quickly! Please slow down!”In three short months you are going to be a year old. You are growing so much every day. It’s clear that you understand more and more of what we say and do. If your dad blows raspberries on my stomach and then tells you to do it, you will crawl over, lift my shirt, and blow raspberries to make me laugh. You like to chase and be chased.You are also good at communicating that you don’t want to stop eating grapes and cheese in order… Read More



