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Tabbouleh

Remember my overgrown parsley plant? Well, I decided to take Elizabeth’s advice and use up some of that yummy parsley on some fresh Tabbouleh. I think Tabbouleh is one of the most perfect and versatile foods for summer. It is served cold, so it is great to take out on a picnic, for a last [...]

Slings

Here is another repost from The Bolsa Chica blog about slings. I will probably do an update soon because my opinions have changed a little for using a sling with an older/bigger baby. Enjoy!

While I was pregnant, I wrote briefly about my desire to use a sling with my baby. I knew of a [...]

Rain

It’s been a dreary few days around these parts. The rain has been much needed after all of the sun and warmth we’ve had this season though. It’s strange how seasons work. (Being from So Cal, I’m still amazed that places actually have seasons.) Each season is truly unique and plays a necessary role in [...]

Market Bags

Do you ever need a small win? You might be having one of those days (weeks?) where everything seems to be going wrong. Or you might have some disappointment in your life. Or maybe your in a period of let-down after a much anticipated event. In the midst of these sorts of times, I often [...]

Milestones

As a new parent it is easy to get caught up in milestones. Every month you find yourself checking baby books and websites, trying to assess whether or not your baby is above normal. You spend a lot of time wondering when your baby is going to hit the next supposed milestone and whether it [...]

Pleated Purse Tutorial

I’ve decided that I want to get rid of the old Bolsa Chica blog once and for all. But, there are a few posts that are just too good to remove from the blogosphere forever (in my humble opinion! ). So, over the next few weeks I’m going to be slowly adding some of the [...]

The Nap-less Wonder

I remember when I brought my little munchkin home from the hospital. He was so tiny. So cuddly. So . . . sleepy! Nothing could really rouse him from a good nap. I would hold him, all swaddled in flannel, and he would sleep through just about anything. I would wrap him in the sling [...]

Fun in the Dirt

I am happy to say our summer gardening is off to a fantastic start! We have been having such great weather, it is impossible to stay indoors. Even Mr. Fussy-pants (I think there is another tooth. Seriously?) enjoys getting outside and seems to be all smiles, coos, and giggles with a handful of grass. I [...]