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Maximizing Small Spaces
Photo courtesy of Jordan Ferney of Oh Happy DayI’m so inspired by this Work Station Armoire that Jordan put together to help save space in her home. Right now, Matt and I have an entire room devoted to our office and craft space (with wall to wall tables!), but once we bring a baby into our home, we’ll have to consolidate. I’m not sure if I’ll want my sewing machine in the baby’s room (in something like an armoire that can close up nicely), or if it will make more sense to put it in our bedroom.… Read MoreThe lovely folks over at Young House Love just created an office/play
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Is Your Sunscreen Safe?
Argh! It’s very frustrating to me that corporations are allowed to put harmful chemicals into the products we put on and in our bodies. I’d like to think that the products I buy at Whole Foods are safe, but apparently that just isn’t true either.… Read MoreWhile writing a lesson about eliminating toxins from our lives for Purposeful Conception, I found this link to a website that helps you evaluate the chemicals in sunscreen. It turns out that my Alba Botanica sunscreen has a rating of 5, which means that it should be used with “caution.” Oy vey.Apparently, here are some better options:
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Happy Birthday, Mama!
Today is my dear mom’s birthday. (Happy Birthday, Mom!)I have to confess that I get her the exact same present for every single one of her birthdays: I make a photo calendar of the past year. (But it’s okay because you like it, right Mom?). I figure I get more creative and original for Christmas and Mother’s Day, so it’s nice to have a good ol’ standby for the third holiday.… Read MoreSnapfish always does a speedy and satisfactory job printing and mailing the calendar. I always search retailmenot for a coupon before I place my order. This year, I saved a ton (although I would have paid full price
