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Whole 30: Days 6-9

Posted on February 24, 2012 by ashley

As I start the second week of my Whole30, I’d like to point out a few things. The first is that I end up eating on-the-go a LOT (as evidenced by the Rubbermaid) so strike that as an excuse. The … Continue reading →

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A DIY Answer to the Dress-up Storage Question.

Posted on February 9, 2012 by ashley

Our lucky little girls (M will surely inherit her big sister’s legacy) have quite a dress-up stash. When we moved into this house two years ago, Dot began accruing dress-up dresses. First, a Sleeping Beauty get-up as a Christmas gift … Continue reading →

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Pantless: A day in the life

Posted on January 16, 2012 by ashley

In September I bought new clothes for both my first internship and my new body. Size 6. Snug. (On a side note I’d bought pants for an interview in May. Size 8. I returned them after, not sure they’d still … Continue reading →

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No ‘poo: Is a shampoo-free lifestyle right for you? For me?

Posted on August 6, 2011 by ashley

Though it’s been around for awhile, the no ‘poo movement has popped into my conscious in recent weeks. Seriously, I think I’m having one of those moments where life is sending you a message. I first linked to Bambino Steps … Continue reading →

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Master of my own Domain.

Posted on May 20, 2011 by ashley

No, not the Seinfeld version of this statement. I’m talking about “homemaking.” When I was eight months pregnant and returned to school we did one of the best things we could have done. We splurged on a house cleaning service. … Continue reading →

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Superkids Resale and Twice Around the Block (consignment sales in portland, or)

Posted on April 9, 2011 by ashley

This is only my second consignment “season” but I was surprised that these sales ended up on the same weekend. On my first go-round this past fall they were a week a part. Since I’m a buyer and not a … Continue reading →

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A week of cloth diapering.

Posted on March 15, 2011 by ashley

This afternoon marks one week, not only of actively cloth diapering, but actively NOT using disposable diapers. We have made it one week without. Though I am not at all overly opposed. I still have a few ‘sposies tucked in … Continue reading →

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