While the novel pandemic has shaken up our lives, there could be some positive outcomes. On a grander scale, our environment is getting a well-deserved break from the overwhelming amount of pollution. On a smaller scale, many of us are cooking more from home. I know this can be stressful, especially if we are not […]
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Hello caregivers, how are you hanging in there? After almost two months of quarantine our family has found a steady rhythm and flow to our days. We are truly enjoying this time to stay home (in pajamas all day), not rush anywhere, eat home cooked meals all the time, and simply be with (and on
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Local Farm Guide for City Dwellers Chicago edition As a city dweller, I have made an effort to source my food as directly from the farm as I possibly can. Normally, this means frequent trips to farmer’s markets, CSA’s, and direct purchases from our community of farmers. Our lives have changed meaningfully – and
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As promised, here is my first recipe on the blog, ever! This is an exciting moment for me as I never envisioned myself as much of a recipe creator. My day to day meals are very simple, with little or no pre-thought to the them or a strict recipe observance. I do admit the weeks
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“We come into the world wired to make connections with one another, and the subsequent neural shaping of our brain, the very foundation of our sense of self, is built upon these intimate exchanges between the infant and her caregivers.” -Dr. Dan Siegel, M.D. What is a trigger? According to Wikipedia, an emotional trigger
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Our relationships matter most. I personally have vivid memories of when my little sister was born—I was four and she arrived two days before my fifth birthday. To say I had lots of emotions surrounding her arrival is an understatement. I’m sure many of us have had similar reactions and memories surrounding the
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The abundance of information available to parents these days can be confusing and daunting, especially when trying to figure out how to feed kids. Everywhere parents turn, there is a new fad diet, superfood, or study touting the best foods. Not to mention a walk down the a grocery store aisle with all the different
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