January, 2009 Archives
Posted by: Melissa O'Shea, MS RD, January 31, 2009 in 2:08 pm
I would love to buy all organic fruits and vegetables but money is tight right now. If I had to choose a few, which fruits and vegetables are most important to buy organic?
This a question I frequently get asked, and with growing consensus from researchers on the levels of pesticides in our food supply, it is important to know which fruits and vegetables contain the highest level of chemicals. The Environmental working group puts out a list of the dirtiest fruits and vegetables, also known as the “dirty dozen.” If you have a limited budget, splurge on organic when buying these:
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Posted by: Victoria Mason, January 28, 2009 in 2:28 pm
When I realized that I had left the burners on the stove on for the second time that week. When I started crying at a stop light for no apparent reason. When the idea of going anywhere in my car made me want to pull all my hair out and scream. I knew I had a problem.
I looked at the calender and realized. Yup. Same time as last time. Somewhere between eight and ten weeks post-baby I just lose it. It’s normal I’m told but the weepiness and feelings of insanity, the not being able to sleep despite being so incredibly tired? That’s not. I’m dealing with Postpartum depression. Round two. I was hoping to just glide right on by it with the second child but it seems it is not to be. It’s another go at medication, therapy, sucktastic blog posts and days that feel they have no end.
I know that I’ll get through it eventually. It’s the getting to the evenutally part that seems so hard and daunting. Especially when no one wants to take a nap.
Posted by: Michael Sajkowicz, January 27, 2009 in 2:51 pm
The new year has arrived. And yes, there will be movies. Here is a preview of the family films that lay ahead.
HOTEL FOR DOGS – Jan. 16th
Faced with the prospect of losing their beloved dog when their new foster home doesn’t allow pets, 16-year-old Andi and her younger brother scramble to find him a new home. The enterprising siblings secretly convert an abandoned hotel into a Five Star doghouse for their pooch and, in the process, end up rescuing every stray in the city with the angry dogcatcher hot on their heels. With a trailer featuring smart kids, even cuter dogs, a hotel full of Rube Goldberg inspired devices and enough action to keep everyone happy,
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Posted by: Jessica Leigh Allen, January 26, 2009 in 11:54 pm
Last night Ben and I flipped on the radio while I made dinner. To my delight, Green Day was on…singing “Brain Stew.” It turns out we were tuned in to the cheesy 90s rock station I used to listen to in the, well, nineties. It seems they just stuck with that era of music.
So, we commenced jumping. We were dancing, singing and jumping around like fools. Happy as two larks. Ben ran upstairs and got his guitar so he could join in with the next hit, a little something from Alice in Chains. Nice. I miss you, Layne. Eventually, we found ourselves dancing to YIKES, Def Leppard and some band that was some unholy cross between Nickelback and Hinder. Er, maybe it was Hinder?
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Posted by: Jason Mayo, January 26, 2009 in 3:54 pm
Shhhhhh. Please be very quiet. Be very still. Keep the lights low. I am actually wearing gloves as I type this to minimize the noise. I sit in complete darkness so they think I am asleep. I’m fearful they will wake up. The very thought of it terrifies me. I’m begging you. I can’t take another minute. I’ve been waiting for this moment all day. This is the moment in which I can be still. This is the moment in which my frazzled mind can catch up to my weary body. In this moment I can now find peace, inner sanctum, Fahrvergnügen. But I must not take this time for granted. I have to keep moving. Oh my God. Did you hear that noise? What was that? Is my tired mind playing tricks on me? No! There it is again. It sounds like it’s coming from INSIDE THE HOUSE! Dear Lord in heaven please don’t let them take me. I don’t think I can… “DADDY!!!!” “DADDY, I NEED YOU!”
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Posted by: honestbaby, January 22, 2009 in 2:38 pm
I have been laid off. According to my son, he will pay me “seven dollars” as a severance. After informing me of this, he added, “And then I’ll close the door on your feet.”
You are probably wondering what I did to deserve such an impersonal shove off, eh? Well, the whole issue started when our four-year-old inquired, “What’s laid off?” Whilst in this economic downturn, he hears the term ‘laid off’ quite a bit. I suppose his curiosity finally got the best of him.
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Posted by: Victoria Mason, January 22, 2009 in 2:19 pm
I’ve ruined dinner two days in a row now. Chicken was overcooked one night. Hamburgers were raw the night after that. Did I mention that I burned the fries and the pasta? Oh yes, indeedy!
The dog peed on the stairs some time this past weekend and I only just cleaned it up today. By the way? It’s a Wednesday.
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Posted by: Lisa Dawson, January 20, 2009 in 11:46 pm
For anyone (and that group includes me) who loves getting things monogrammed for your baby, Sweet Souls is a must-shop one-stop for all things personalized. I tried the soft-soled baby shoes for my 1-year old boy, Henry.
Henry is not yet walking and so he’s the perfect candidate for these comfy booties designed by talented leather artisans in Canada. They came packaged in a charming bag (great for gift-giving), bearing his name right on top of the shoe. If he could talk (and I know he will be soon), I’m sure he’d be thanking me for the most adorable shoes ever. Seeing his name on his feet even promotes early name recognition! (OK, I may be reaching a bit on that one).
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Posted by: Jason Mayo, January 19, 2009 in 3:35 pm
In my almost six and a half years of being a Dad, I have learned and observed many things. Some of these things I have been able to utilize in my daily life. Some of the many findings are completely and utterly useless. However, I have ultimately catalogued most, if not all of the significant information in a Parenting Dictionary of sorts. I have never shared this information with anyone. Not even my beloved wife. I feel that some of my observations might be useful to new parents as well as the seasoned guardian or caregiver. Today, for reasons far beyond your comprehension, I have decided to share a small portion of this informational goodness. Today is your lucky day. Take notes, print out this post and file it away with your grandmother’s secret sponge cake recipe. I will remove this blog post in exactly 72 hours. I will bury the Parenting Dictionary in a time capsule along with my Iron Maiden Records, my Smurf figurines and my Peter Gabriel, SO painted denim jacket. Here are a few essential definitions from the book…
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Posted by: Bad Mommy, January 18, 2009 in 11:31 pm
Last week I didn’t get the phone call that school was cancelled. Or maybe I just slept through it. Not sure. Either way, I didn’t know! There wasn’t that much snow so I thought nothing of it. I packed the kids in the car and drove to school. When I got to the school, it seemed eerily quiet. I waited…and waited… and waited. Thought I must have gotten their earlier and then checked the clock. Nope. School should have started! I called a friend to confirm. It was a Snow Day! I drove the kids back home and we all put our pajamas on and pretended it never happened!
I would love to buy all organic fruits and vegetables but money is tight right now. If I had to choose a few, which fruits and vegetables are most important to buy organic?
