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Aveda recycles caps
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Shaila Feb 27, 2009.
Make newborn caps for babies in Haiti
Started Nov 13, 2008
Natural First Aid
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Christine Cagnina Oct 29, 2008.
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"We thought we'd head to Ilios Noche on Providence Rd, about 7:30pm tomorrow for the MNO. Any chance you can join us?
Pat and Anna"
"Missing you! How are you all doing? Hope to see you at 521-Rec Center soon!
Pat"
"That's great to know!
Re: recycling yogurt containers, I would like to know that as well. The best I've come up with so far is making my own yogurt (I bought a yogurt maker with individual glass cups). We also use big containers of…"
"Hi Leah,
I'm sorry, I won't be able to make it tonight. We are hosting a music rehearsal at our house, so I think I need to be here. :)
I do have those books for you and will try to get them to you another way. Where are you…"
"Congratulations on your recent birth!
I had homebirths with 3 of my 4 children as well, the most recent last May. What a wonderful way to bring a child into the world.
When you get a chance (I'm sure you are busy!), post an introduction in…"
"Welcome!
I have 4 children as well, my oldest is 8 and my youngest is 8 months old. We also homeschool. You'll find other unschoolers on this website.
When you get a chance post an introduction in our introductions forum.
Glad you could join…"
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Kale in english muffins, yay!
Today, Jake was making bread and asked me if I wanted him to add any extra grains or healthy stuff. I suggested flaxseed meal, so that went in. Then amazingly he suggested adding pureed kale! This is coming from the same man who looked at his plate with disdain the first time I served kale last year. So he whipped up a cup of pureed kale and added it to the dough. Tonight he used some of the dough to make english muffins. I'm curious to the kids' reactions when they are served english muffins… Continue
Posted on October 5, 2008 at 10:00pm — 1 Comment
Recycling is bad?
My 6 year old told me the other day that "recycling isn't good for the environment". That comment was pretty much blasphemy in our household since we are avid recyclers. I asked her what she meant. She elaborated by saying, " well, in order to recycle you need to use a lot of water to clean the stuff and then trucks have to use gas to take the stuff to be recycled, and then you use electricity to run the machines that recycle the stuff". I agreed with her. She went on "but… Continue
Posted on September 18, 2008 at 4:58pm — 4 Comments
Comment Wall (33 comments)
- At 1:07pm on March 31, 2010,
Pat said…
- Next MNO is Tuesday, the 6th at Bombay Grill in Pineville if you can join us.
Did you hear that Cady Asch has moved back to Charlotte, just last month? She is living in Highland Creek in the University area. She's on Facebook.
Hope you are doing well!
Pat
- At 5:47pm on October 5, 2009,
- We thought we'd head to Ilios Noche on Providence Rd, about 7:30pm tomorrow for the MNO. Any chance you can join us?
Pat and Anna
- At 2:17pm on September 3, 2009,
- Missing you! How are you all doing? Hope to see you at 521-Rec Center soon!
Pat
- At 1:08am on January 10, 2009,
Amelia said…
- Thank you for the welcome! I was reading the "Finding Your Tribe" section at MDC (not a member there) and this group was mentioned. There wasn't much on MDC for Charlotte so I thought this might be a better bet.
- At 8:43pm on November 20, 2008,
Shannon Shanely said…
- Hi Cara!
my girls are almost 4 and 14 months. We must be close...hope to meet up with you all soon :)
- At 2:57pm on November 17, 2008,
Niki Hitch said…
- Thanks, Cara. I'm excited to learn more about this group. I know Laura enjoys it. Hope to meet you soon!
- At 11:22am on November 14, 2008,
Kamilla Sepulveda said…
- Did yours rise within an hour and a half? Ours took almost 3 hours! We had ours for breakfast too, with butter and jelly.
- At 8:41am on November 12, 2008,
Kara said…
- Thanks for the compliment Cara!
- At 9:43pm on November 9, 2008,
Karen Davis said…
- Cara, I have put the playdate on my calendar and I am hoping to come.
- At 5:19pm on October 22, 2008,
Christine Cagnina said…
- Thanks for the welcome! And I'm glad the flu vaccine article was helpful. I wish I had known all of that info when I was pregnant with my little guy the first time....!
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I've dealt with a few different illnesses. Maybe you can call me tomorrow and let me know what's going on. Or maybe send your number. Pat and I are going to a conference but will have some time on the drive there and later in…"
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Hope you are doing well, its been a while since I've come to the group MNOs but hope to attend soon and see folks again. This is kind of a random favor/question, but I seem to have a sick chicken and wondered if you had any expertise…"
"Interesting. I do find info about Arnica as a poison ivy relief alternative. I hadn't heard of that. Homeopathic Apis helps for swelling, hives also.
Pat"
"Thanks, lots of great ideas we can try. (I am a new member on the yahoo group as of last week.) We also read some information elsewhere about treating with arnica, do you have any experience with that? DH used arnica pellets on Sunday for muscle…"
"We had two recent discussions about poison ivy relief on the yahoogroup with many options to consider. Plantain, witch hazel and Epsom salt baths seem to offer significant relief.
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Drinking Water Usage for Your Family
Can you spare a few moments to take my survey?Please take the survey titled "Drinking Water Usage". Your feedback is important!http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/N27LDFDThank you for your time.See More
Poison Ivy
Does anyone have suggestions for relieving poison ivy itch? I'm new to holistic treatments, and hubby has a small case of what he thinks is poison ivy or oak on face and hands.
SHE'S HERE!!
So Maya Lynn decided to come Saturday afternon.After a long labor, but a REAL quick one push delivery she arrived Saturday September 12, 2009 at 5:09.She's 7lb. 11 oz. and 20 1/2" long.We came home Sunday afternoon and have all been doing really well.I will update with photos when I get time to download them.See More
Food Poisoning
If you observe some safety rules related to foods, kitchen and kitchen appliances, food poisoning will never occur.Most food poisioning effects on body clears up in a few days on its own as their duration is not for very long period. In the case of continued illnessseek medical advice. Children, elders, pregnant women and the personswho use antacids heavily are at more risk of getting food poisioning.The…See More
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