Flame retardants are kind of like BPA, in everything. The one place I don't want them is next to my children's skin. That's why I have fazed out flame resistant PJ's and I think you should too!

It's super easy! For my little ones I started buying the Organic snug fitting Pj's at Costco but what to do about my big girl who is wearing size 12? leggings and t-shirts have been working great or if you are handy at sewing make your own!

Here are some great links about the the hazards of flame resistant sleepwear so you won't have to just take my word for it.

Sleeping with the enemy

The Soft Landing

Flame Retardants found in breast milk

Final giveaway!

29 Diapers is having it's final giveaway on Christmas Eve and it's a ton of goodies! includes: an
autographed copy of her book Ecofrugal Baby: How To Save 70% Off Baby’s First Year, a 3-pack of Happy Heinys pocket diapers, a pack of Bummas cloth wipes, an Itzy Ritzy wet bag, Zoe Organics diaper balm, a gallon of Allen’s Naturally detergent from The Little Seedling boutique, a Weleda baby toiletries starter kit, Episencial wash, soothing cream, and face balm to pamper both mom and baby, AND 2 Thirsties Duo Wrap diaper covers with 4 Duo Hemp Prefolds–that’s a $285 value!

head over to www.29diapers.com and enter!

Did I mention that I was lucky enough to win an AIO diaper in her 29 day giveway, so it is possible!!

29 Diapers- Daily Giveaway!

29 diapers.com is having a really cool daily giveaway called 29 Diapers' 29 Days of Christmas...where daily they are giving away cloth diapers and woolies, etc.

Today is Day 18:

Nifty Nappy Woolie Wrap Review & Giveaway: I suggest you head on over there and enter because in my humble opinion they have made it super easy to enter unlike other giveaways I've entered.

Even if you do not cloth diaper- win for friend!!

Wordless Wednesday... Our little Bitty.

My Menu....oh how I've missed you.

Finally, I have a menu planned for this week- it's a miracle since I've been flying by the seat of my pants all summer, just cooking with fresh foods and making up stuff. This week however I've already done all my shopping so I looked into my fridge yesterday and decided that this is what will be made out it.

Monday : Spinach Enchilada's Verde

Tuesday: Teriyaki Chicken & Rice

Wednesday: Chicken Tacos

Thursday: Spaghetti with fresh baked bread & Veggie platter (haven't made this in forever!)

Friday: Baked Potato Bar (baked out on the grill)

Saturday: Roasted Turkey Cutlet with Island Rice & Veggies

Sunday: Chicken & Veg Skewers with Roasted Red Potatoes

Sweet Corn Chowder.

If you want this fabulous recipe I suggest you check out the book it came from~
The Farm to Table cookbook, The Art of Eating Locally
By Ivy Manning
it's a great book and this is by far the best corn chowder I have encountered, the only that would make it better would be bacon, ahhh. meat candy makes everything better. No seriously, it's a good read with pretty pictures.

Now I am off to finish my own creation, Chicken Homemade Helper- recipe is coming as soon as I figure out just what all I threw in it. it's seriously yummy.
Happy Thursday!

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade...

or if you buy lemons and do not want them to go to waste, make lemonade.
Fresh Squeezed Lemonade
~Juice of 4 lemons
~Half cup raw sugar
~6 cups filtered water

Stir well, add ice.

ahhh. if everything in life were that easy. oh and of course, enjoy!

I've decided not to buy store bought juice on a regular basis after reading several articles on the raw food diet and how in general it is better to eat the fruit itself than drink the juice- after drinking only water, milk and the occasional tea for several weeks my little ones were more than excited to enjoy a glass of lemonade, now I know this does have sugar in it- but in contrast to them drinking 8oz of apple juice daily, I'd say this is a great improvement in their daily intake. I encourage you all to start making your own freshly squeezed juice from fresh local produce, get your kids involved, they'll love it!