It’s always been a struggle to pack for camping trips when we’ve brought the dogs. They hang out in the trunk area, so that left the back seats as the only cargo area. Now, with a car seat and baby in the back it is even trickier! Enter the car-top roof bag!!! It’s taking its [...]
Archive | August, 2012
Easy Greener K-Cup Alternative – Hallelujah!
Well, I’ve finally figured out how to enjoy my Keurig without all the K-cup waste. Eureka! You know I can’t live without my coffee in the morning. Please, disregard my just-rolled-out-of-bed look. Here’s what you need: The Green Cup- coffee pod adapter ($5) DisposaCup Filters (or similar) ($0.07-$0.10 each) Finely-ground coffee The Green Cup [...]
Pin ItGetting Toys for Free from the Library
Put your money back in your wallet and save some dough by RENTING toys for your little one. Howard County’s library system has toys to check out, in addition to their great selection of books, CDs, and DVDs. The beauty is toys are used over and over again. So, it’s great for the environment, it [...]
Pin ItOur Trip to CA and my Brother’s Wedding
Long over due, but I’m finally getting around to posting about July’s trip. My brother, Adam and his wife Deniz were married last month and had a lot of pre-wedding and post-wedding activities for everyone. Here are just the highlights… ——————— We stayed with my cousin and her family and enjoyed some rest and relaxation. [...]
Pin ItTrip to Ben’s Cabin
Every year, we drive 6 hours to get to a cabin in the sticks in a “crik” with some friends. This was the first time a kiddo has tagged along, but it was a blast. Ellie was easy-going and happy the majority of the weekend. I think she lived it just as much as we [...]
Sesame St. Birthday Planning – Gifts Via Freecycle
I’ve been stalking my freecycle network for a couple of months now, looking for Sesame Street related gifts for Ellie. My labor has proven to be fruitful. For just the cost of new batteries and cleaning things, here’s what we have so far: We have a toddler standing play table, a Hokey Pokey Elmo, plush [...]
Pin ItThree New Upcycled Outfits from Goodwill for the Baby
Finished upcycling three cute t-shirts from Goodwill to make cute outfits for Ellie. I have to admit, they are a bit masculine, or at least it seems that way from the comments from strangers. I see nothing wrong with a little girl in a super hero dress, but maybe that’s jut me. This first one [...]
Pin ItTrip to Clark’s Elioak Farm
We joined the moms club on a trip to a local farm that has animals to see and pet, along with exhibits that showcase fairy tale stories. Kids under 1 are free, so we checked out the place just in time. $5 per person, but save $0.50 if you have a AAA card. Ellie had [...]
Pin ItTrip to the Howard County Fair
Ellie took her first trip to the Howard County Fair this month. She really enjoyed the fair food and seeing the animals. Pin It
Pin ItSesame St. Birthday Planning – DIY Fabric Bunting
Finally, I got around to finishing the bunting I had started sewing. I chose rainbow colors so that it should match many future birthday themes (at least that’s a theory). It was actually relatively easy to do and mighty cheap. Materials: Yards or Quarters of desired fabrics Extra Wide Double Fold bias tape Thread and [...]
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