tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178578902009-12-10T12:21:43.597-07:00Trying to be myself, be a mom, have some style, have some fun... and do it all in an environmentally friendly wayGreenStyleMomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04052531514785072010noreply@blogger.comBlogger571125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17857890.post-91512655652932683852009-12-10T06:36:00.001-07:002009-12-10T06:36:00.275-07:00

I made these muffins after Thanksgiving and liked them so much that I actually made more cranberry sauce just so I could make more muffins! I would share a photo except that we ate them all too fast (it only makes 12 muffins although I got a few additional minis out of the recipe) I also want to try this cranberry-streusel corn muffin recipe from Country Living this weekend. They have

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Still have some shopping to do? I thought I was done shopping, but I think I am going to get Jack these signs. (He is really into road signs lately... which reminds me that I never blogged about our sign making project...) I think I'll also get some other Plan Toys and save them for his birthday in March. I'm getting them at the Rosie Hippo where they are having a friends and family sale that

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Do you know what my 5 year old daughter just said to me?!? We were picking out her clothes for school (we are on a 2 hour delay because of snow), and she told me that she wanted some "grown-up jeans." P0inting to her thighs, she said, "You know, Mom, the kind that are tight right here. And I want them dark blue, like jeans you would wear on a date."Just shoot me now!

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Before Kate and Jack, my most anticipated moments to becoming a mom were the making-gingerbread-men-from-scratch kinda ones. I just couldn't wait to share that type of activity with my kids. The reality? It drives me absolutely bonkers.While making gingerbread men yesterday, I kept reminding myself of Marie's holiday motto "Keep it simple, keep it special." I had to tell myself over and over

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Woke up to a nice snowy day.I wasn't expecting it and had been planning a long run today (maybe I should be better at checking the weather... nah, the snow was a nice surprise!). The run is not going to happen in the snow. Maybe I'll jump on the treadmill later. I've been a bit of a slacker on the running. Partly because of the weather, partly because of the holidays, partly because I've been

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Thought I'd pass this along even though I don't need any tiny baby clothes anymore. (I'm working on getting all that baby stuff cleaned out!)First Step Organic is offering 20% off purchases until Christmas when you use the coupon code HOLIDAY.And if you are pregnant, have a baby, know a baby or are thinking about a baby, check back with me soon! I'm going to do a giveaway for some baby items.

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Last weekend I was in my first snowshoe race! My friend Kerri and I were in the Gobbler Chase at Copper Mountain. It was only my second time to ever have snowshoes on AND I cut the tags off my own snowshoes just minutes before the race. So you should be very impressed that I did 5K - half of which was uphill. A great way to burn off that extra piece of Thanksgiving pie!Posing with the

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I've said it before, I'll say it again. I love Garnet Hill. For me, for the kids, for the house. I love that they have a nice selection of organic and "green" cotton items. I love that their products are high quality and last. I love that it is the right balance of stylish and classic and functional and outdoorsy and fun.Today through Dec 7th, Garnet Hill is having their family and friends

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Kate occasionally asks me for a sister. Since that isn't going to happen, I guess she decided to work with what she's got...Jack wasn't thrilled with the idea. I suppose that is a good thing.

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I saw this issue of Time in the airport a couple weeks ago and meant to look it up when I got home. I forgot until today. I enjoyed the article, and although I sometimes catch myself in helicopter mode (or at least helicopter temptation!), I think I am pretty good about letting my kids "just be."Time's Overparenting Article

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Being a fan of both Stoneyfield and Preserve products, I had to pass along this offer...From Stoneyfield Farms:We are now rewarding our consumers for buying our yogurt in quarts with a free reusable yogurt cup! “When consumers buy our quarts instead of single-serving cups, they pay less for their yogurt, but we know that a quart is not as convenient as single-serving cups for on the go

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I got this idea from Marie over at Life in a Tiny Town where she shared some of her old November photos. I've already shown you my photos from South Africa, Nov 1999. Here are some other photos from the years between then and now.November 2008Blog photos from DisneyNovember 2007Lots of Blog Photos - American Girl, self-inflicted haircuts, etc.November 2006Kate, Jack and Coco having a picnic in

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On the final day of the trip which was also Matt's birthday, we opted to go canyoneering. We had a guide take us through Yankee Doodle Canyon. After all the hiking, we finished up the trip with a massage at the spa and another early bedtime. Ah, the luxury of a good night of sleep!First rappel Biggest rappel Hiking through the canyon

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Last Friday while on our trip in Utah, we again slept in a bit. Had another tasty, healthy breakfast. Picked up the brown bag lunches we requested and headed towards Zion National Park. We didn't have much of a plan (this was the first time for both of us and we knew we didn't have time to truly explore the park. We'll go back when the kids are a bit older), but knew we wanted to do at least one

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Finally getting around to recording our journey...Arrived in Las Vegas on Wednesday. Drove to St. George, Utah. Checked-in. Ate dinner - I had tomatoes stuffed with quinoa, olives, mushrooms, peppers and cotjia cheese on a bed of sauteed spinach and bread pudding with caramel sauce for dessert. Went to sleep early. Slept in on Thursday morning. Did a 3+ mile trail run from resort and down Johnson

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Maybe not your typical Thanksgiving quote, but...This being human is a guest house.Every morning a new arrival.A joy, a depression, a meaness,some momentary awareness comesas an unexpected visitor.Welcome and entertain all!Even if they're a crowd of sorrows,who violently sweep your houseempty of its furniture,still, treat each guest honorably.He may be clearing you outfor some new delight.The

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Making something like this is so unlike me! I tend to give out "healthy" treats. For Jack's preschool Halloween party, I signed up to bring the veggie tray. Jack's teacher reported that when talking about the Thanksgiving party, Jack had said a bit despairingly, "I hope I don't have to bring the vegetables again!"I guess there is some status to bringing the "yummy" treats for preschool

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I kinda hesitate to blog about this in case it doesn't work out, but I have an interview this morning. It is *only* a volunteer position, but I could still use some good thoughts. I'm not sure what to expect in the interview. I certainly hope it is more informational than interrogational as my interview skills are a bit rusty. I'd really like the opportunity to be a good fit for me and my

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We're home! Yup, we were gone. For 4 nights. Just Matt and me. Sans kids.I surprised Matt last week with a trip to the Red Mountain Spa* in St. George, Utah. He had NO IDEA until the night before we left. His mom and her S.O. had arrived for what Matt thought was a short visit. At dinner that night I came out with a birthday cake, and we all sang Happy Birthday. Matt was a bit confused and

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Happy 40th Birthday to my husband Matt. My goodness, that sounds OLD. I think I am having a harder time with Matt turning 40 than he is. How can I possibly be old enough to be married to someone in their 40's?!? Fortunately I have many, many more years as a young 30-something. I can't wait to share with everyone what we are doing to celebrate, but I don't want to ruin the surprise...

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So I missed blogging on Sunday and then didn't really see the point of keeping up NaBloPoMo. Oh, well! This is a really crazy and very exciting week for us. Can't wait to share the details. Now going back to enjoy it!

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It is cold and rainy/snowy today. Good day for staying inside. I think this afternoon we'll make some treats in the kitchen. This is Nina's favorite spot in the kitchen... sitting on the heater vent!

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This is where I was 10 years ago today.That's me and my friend Elizabeth. We were camping with her husband and a few of their friends on a beach in South Africa. The best camping spot ever.Fall 1999 was kinda a crazy time for me for lots of reasons. I needed something, so fairly last minute I arranged time off work at the hospital and took off to South Africa for 3 weeks. A truly

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It makes me smile to hear my 5 year old ask me to put her apple core in the compost bin and to hear my 4 year old ask me if he should put something in the recycling bin or in the garbage can. So silly, yet so gratifying.

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11-11My lucky day.Wondering what unexpected wishes are coming my way...This is a photo of the four leaf clover my grandma found this summer. She is amazing at finding four leaf clovers!

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