Bring On Lemons

#LILLELoveLettersApplication This post began as part of the Lillebaby Love Letters Application I was encouraged to write by a friend. It's turning into such a great moment of reflection. Thank you as always Lillebaby for helping me love my current role just a wee bit more! xoxox When it comes to gifts, my husband has given me the greatest one of all. He has blessed me with 2 amazing children, adopted my 2 older children, AND allowed me to be a stay at home mom. He goes above and beyond when it comes to appreciating my special role and he thanks me for all that I do. I’m a big advocate for attachment parenting, breastfeeding, babywearing, and my husband refers to me as the “Crunchy Mama” but he’s behind me 110% and isn’t afraid to change a diaper, puree up some baby food, turn the garden under so we can plant even more yummy foods next year, and yes…he even babywears. He’s the dad babywearing at home as well as at the county fair. He can tell you the different between a woven ...

Hi! I've been getting plenty of messages on social media as well as emails concerning supply problems for my lactating friends. It seems toughest when moms go back to work and they have to pump. These cookies should be full of all the good stuff...hopefully they'll help: Ingredients: 1C European Butter (regular butter should be fine) 1C Raw Organic Sugar (regular sugar should be fine) 1C Dark Brown Sugar 4T Water 2T Flax Seed Meal 2 Free Range Organic Eggs (regular eggs should be fine) 1t Vanilla (who am I kidding....use a bunch!) 1C Whole Wheat Flour (regular flour should be fine) 1C Whole Oat Flour **this one I wouldn't substitute since oats are good for milk production 1t Baking Soda 1t Salt 3C Old Fashioned Oats **they have more of the good stuff than the quick oats 1C Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips 1C coconut flakes 1/2C walnut pieces Melt butter and add flax - let sit 5 minutes. Combine other ingredients and mix well. Roll into balls on a cookie ...

September 19, 2015 marked the first ever of what I hope is an annual event. The 2015 LilleInTheCity/Lille on the Lakeshore was held at the Lighthouse Inn in Two Rivers, Wisconsin. This is how the event was described on the Facebook invite: Disclaimer: I am not an official Líllébaby Ambassador.(but I love my LIllebaby immensely) ~Crystal Lillebaby is an awesome 6 position baby carrier. Do you already love Líllébaby & want to meet other LILLE Lovers as well as giving other parents/friends a chance to learn about this brand of baby carrier. Even if you aren't into babywearing, come hang out!!! This should be a fun opportunity to meet some awesome people! Ethnic Fest will be going on just a few blocks away, so stop in at the Lighthouse Inn Lounge at 11am and let's get to know one another!!! Complimentary refreshments & a healthy snack will be provided. We will have several gift baskets to be raffled off at noon - MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN. Stay tuned for more about eac...