Category Archives: Family

Yelapa Flashback and Book Review: Happy

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Stephanie

Because we were living in Yelapa when I ‘discovered’ this song and the mysterious workings of my inner mind, Pharrell’s song “Happy” will always make me think of Yelapa. How appropriate, no? Continue reading →

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The small things

Posted on January 10, 2016 by Stephanie

The small things add up….at least, I like to believe they do. Let girls build. They can still wear pink (or blue) AND build, design, construct, and supervise. Let boys cook. They can still wear blue (or pink) AND cook, create, … Continue reading →

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Raise Children to Defy Stereotypes

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Stephanie

If we truly want to our children to defy stereotypes, we’re going to have to refrain from indoctrinating our children with our old dysfunctional ones. Continue reading →

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Bananas with thyme and circular conversations

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Stephanie

Saturday was one of those perfectly blissful days. One of those days were I wish I could bottle that feeling and remember every moment for ever. We spent the whole day together and we spent most of the day cooking. The kitchen … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!

Posted on January 1, 2016 by Stephanie

We reveled in no plans at all for this, our first day of the New Year. The whole family got to hang out together all day long. No work for anyone! The child loves days like that, and of course … Continue reading →

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Praising the Tree of Gifts

Posted on December 29, 2015 by Stephanie

As much as we try to encourage an appreciation of other things, it is hard to completely avoid any devotion to the altar of consumerism, at least at Christmas. Regardless of my lofty goals, our child found plenty of time to … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Christmas Tradition

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Stephanie

I admit to having a general BAH HUMBUG attitude towards many commercialized holidays, including especially Christmas. (Disclaimer: Just to be clear, I am talking about the American tradition, not the religious holiday; in fact, this post really has nothing to do … Continue reading →

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The Best Gifts Under Your Tree?

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Stephanie

Ahhhh, the holidays! Some of us are still scrambling for the perfect gift and most of us have a strange tendency to ignore the best gifts of all: BOOKS! Why are books the best gifts? Because the way to encourage your loved … Continue reading →

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The Best Gifts for Baby/Toddler Parents

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Stephanie

There might even be a few items that were so awesome at making your life easier that you will proselytize these products to anyone who will listen. That is where I am today. Continue reading →

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Changes are coming!

Posted on December 6, 2015 by Stephanie

I’ve been quiet for awhile because I have been trying to figure out what to do with this blog. You may recall that I started it ‘long ago’, back in April 2011, when we were expecting…and just barely! I was three … Continue reading →

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