tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7442757497274291757.comments2019-03-28T04:06:17.424-04:00Engineered Chaos: A Journey in ParentingCarriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12690515718047895662noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7442757497274291757.post-37782595243667221082019-03-28T04:06:17.424-04:002019-03-28T04:06:17.424-04:00Kidspresso - everything your child needs...Modern ...<a href="https://www.kidspresso.com/" rel="nofollow">Kidspresso</a> - everything your child needs...Modern parenting tips, blogs & articles by mommy bloggers and experts.Thomas B. Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15444973266616961639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7442757497274291757.post-58894961495739161802017-01-06T14:17:13.601-05:002017-01-06T14:17:13.601-05:00Mechanical Engineer here.Mechanical Engineer here.Brian D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00694427677143640088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7442757497274291757.post-47834929921107739542016-10-07T13:11:22.661-04:002016-10-07T13:11:22.661-04:00aw so cuteaw so cuteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7442757497274291757.post-87587396553784722522013-10-21T11:34:35.729-04:002013-10-21T11:34:35.729-04:00Colombian engineer here. Nice article Colombian engineer here. Nice article Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06483798681951310915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7442757497274291757.post-39926368621953319462013-04-02T15:56:00.624-04:002013-04-02T15:56:00.624-04:00extraordinary baby shoppe in Ottawa and Waterloo. ...extraordinary baby shoppe in Ottawa and Waterloo. I'm just a customer, not the owner in disguise, but they too seem to have the child's and customer's interests at heart. Mostly for cloth dipes but carriers, potties, toys, nursing gear, ladies' products (heehee), pregnancy products, bath and body for mama and babe, etc etc.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7442757497274291757.post-55764025941228373012013-01-27T09:04:42.316-05:002013-01-27T09:04:42.316-05:00Hi Jaqueline! Nice to hear from you! Hope all is w...Hi Jaqueline! Nice to hear from you! Hope all is well with your cute family! Adeleine is still is obsessed with playing with hair, its her comfort zone: Hair twirling and thumb in mouth. Next time you see us, she'll give you a little head massage I'm sure. :) Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12690515718047895662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7442757497274291757.post-43875915977947280152013-01-26T20:29:41.229-05:002013-01-26T20:29:41.229-05:00OMG this post had me in stitches. I can't beli...OMG this post had me in stitches. I can't believe how much she is growing :) I still miss my end of the day snuggles and of course the head massage. Glad to see you are all doing well.Jacquelinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7442757497274291757.post-61512491226227979652013-01-03T17:26:33.427-05:002013-01-03T17:26:33.427-05:00no replyno replyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09874592419294487246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7442757497274291757.post-86489873240442415522012-05-08T06:30:59.712-04:002012-05-08T06:30:59.712-04:00Thank you! I just survived my first day back, yes...Thank you! I just survived my first day back, yesterday, and am currently still up from the night feeding. Even after one day, I can tell you hit the nail on the head! It's great to know we are not alone. I need to know I am not alone. Take care.Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13237698720259183607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7442757497274291757.post-73888491393392000732012-04-15T10:06:15.047-04:002012-04-15T10:06:15.047-04:00It just fell off? Perhaps it's time to get it...It just fell off? Perhaps it's time to get it re-fitted, before it does actually go down the drain! <br /><br />As for the wallet and credit card. . .you need some sleep my love :)Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10079445393546541651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7442757497274291757.post-34241425436590766932012-02-24T20:09:21.732-05:002012-02-24T20:09:21.732-05:00So glad I am not the only one. My house is "c...So glad I am not the only one. My house is "clean" but I have long ago given up on having my house look the way it did when I was on mat leave and nesting before baby.Jacquelinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7442757497274291757.post-57835483980229583562011-12-01T18:18:43.294-05:002011-12-01T18:18:43.294-05:00Thanks Therese! I love that site too. I just moved...Thanks Therese! I love that site too. I just moved his plates and cutlery to a low drawer like in her picture. Liam was thrilled and set his spot at the table that evening! Yay for independence and good little helpers!Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12690515718047895662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7442757497274291757.post-12316215425779283232011-11-30T15:35:27.519-05:002011-11-30T15:35:27.519-05:00Love this :)Love this :)Sara Stojcevskinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7442757497274291757.post-61200768681263951962011-11-28T18:15:57.075-05:002011-11-28T18:15:57.075-05:00ps: that site you linked to is AMAZING!ps: that site you linked to is AMAZING!Theresenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7442757497274291757.post-85089576558666116592011-11-28T18:13:09.414-05:002011-11-28T18:13:09.414-05:00love it, carrie! you did a great job of describing...love it, carrie! you did a great job of describing the basics of Montessori and why its principles are so important to raising an independent child. keep up the good work!Theresenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7442757497274291757.post-33796976053968986182011-11-18T12:42:40.336-05:002011-11-18T12:42:40.336-05:00THANK YOU!!! Chantelle told me about this one and...THANK YOU!!! Chantelle told me about this one and I had to come check it out, it's so hard to explain why we don't want gifts and you've done a great job at getting all the info in here. I'm sending this to my parents. Thanks!!Katie U.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7442757497274291757.post-33188158445619913662011-10-07T21:50:45.473-04:002011-10-07T21:50:45.473-04:00I hear ya. Don't give up! In our case I think ...I hear ya. Don't give up! In our case I think it helped to sit down and have some serious conversations about it (over and over if necessary). So awkward. But worth it. Good luck, I really hope they eventually understand. But if not, you may need to break out the big guns in order to make your point crystal clear. Intercept the gifts BEFORE they get to the kids and return them to the givers. Meet them at the front door. In the driveway. Wherever. This is where it gets a little touchy. Refusing to accept gifts is considered rude and disrespectful. I'd like to bring up the point that refusing to listen to the wishes of the parents is rude and disrespectful. You are the parent, it is your house, these are your kids. Politely REFUSE the gifts. <br />I hope it works out for you. Otherwise, there are many charities out there that would love those unopened toys.Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12690515718047895662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7442757497274291757.post-3846726459713037082011-10-05T22:47:06.767-04:002011-10-05T22:47:06.767-04:00I so agree with everything you have posted. Unfor...I so agree with everything you have posted. Unfortunately, no matter how much we protest, our children are inundated with more toys and junk that they (or we) know what do to with. I have unopened toys still from last CHristmas in my basement. I have boxes and boxes of toys in the basement because they don't play with all the toys we do have out. The toys just keep coming.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7442757497274291757.post-39232270276216042282011-10-03T20:07:16.456-04:002011-10-03T20:07:16.456-04:00Thanks Lindsay! XOXOThanks Lindsay! XOXOCarriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12690515718047895662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7442757497274291757.post-46620821822768059632011-10-02T22:58:49.007-04:002011-10-02T22:58:49.007-04:00I think this is a wonderful idea and a wonderful l...I think this is a wonderful idea and a wonderful lesson not only for your family but for us all. I'd much rather the gift of time with someone than yet another "thing". And when you're in town, I'll gladly have a hug for you :)lou louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09885107751714386158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7442757497274291757.post-42941833116140909342011-06-21T00:14:48.929-04:002011-06-21T00:14:48.929-04:00I loooooove comments!! Thanks Carla!
For cleaning...I loooooove comments!! Thanks Carla! <br />For cleaning I use straight vinegar, no diluting. I've heard you can buy stronger vinegar from health food stores for tougher cleaning, but I just use the food-grade vinegar from the grocery store and it works fine for us.<br /><br />I have two vinegar spray bottles in my house. One with just vinegar (for mirrors and windows) and one with vinegar and tea tree oil (for disinfecting purposes like sinks and toilets). I use an old "windex" bottle filled with vinegar and 20 drops of tea tree oil. Just shake it before using to distribute the tea tree. <br /><br />For toilets I spray it all down with the vinegar/tea tree mix and then sprinkle the baking soda on the insides of the bowl. You will hear it fizz. :) There is no measuring, just use more baking soda if it is super grungy. Then I use a toilet brush to scrub. You will be amazed. I do this same thing with the tub (minus the toilet brush) and it is soooo soft when it is clean. <br /><br />I learned all these tricks a few years ago from a handy dandy little book called "Green Clean". I would highly recommend this one!<br /><br />I hear ya about the cost of the bar soaps. Our current fave, the Pur soap from Druide is like $5 a bar. I buy 10 at a time, but it lasts me and my husband for 6 months. Hmmm, I guess that's still expensive. Unfortunately I have not found any soaps in major grocery stores that are good. They may be out there, but I just haven't found them yet. You may want to try to find a pure glycerin soap, that might be cheaper (but I'm sure it won't be as inexpensive as Dove). If you are a crafty-type, my friend actually makes her own soaps using a glycerin soap base (I think you can find this at craft stores and all over the web) and food-grade dyes and fragrances. You would still have to check the ingredient list on the soap base since some manufacturers use SLS. The problem I find with glycerin is that it leaves a film on the tub, more so than with Dove. Hmmm, I'm not much help with the cheap soaps am I? Sorry. Maybe with the money you save on cleaners you can transfer some over to the soap budget? <br /><br />We use the "Green Beaver Company" Frosty Mint toothpaste. It is flouride free so it is safe for those little teeth. My three year old has been using it for as long as he's been brushing his teeth. He loves it!<br /><br />Soooo glad you are looking into this stuff! Let me know how it goes! And I'd love to hear your recommendations when you find your favourites! :)Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12690515718047895662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7442757497274291757.post-83251037430598692392011-06-20T21:41:08.101-04:002011-06-20T21:41:08.101-04:00For cleaning purposes, you use straight vinegar or...For cleaning purposes, you use straight vinegar or vinegar diluted with water? If diluted with water, what part water to what part vinegar? For toilets, do you use vinegar and baking soda or vinegar, baking soda, and tea tree oil? Can you provide specific measurements of your cleaning concoctions? Also, do you have any recommendations for bar soaps that you may find in any major grocery store chain that does not contain SLS, phosphates, or phthalates and doesn't cost a tremendous amount of money? I am used to DOVE unscented at $1 per bar on average and these new bars that I have been looking at at Whole Foods are $4 -$6 per bar! I want to do what is best for my family and the environment without going broke at the same time. Also, any toothpaste recommendations? Thanks!Carla Christensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15899204749745994859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7442757497274291757.post-9220332443559950392011-02-23T19:00:45.556-05:002011-02-23T19:00:45.556-05:00Yes, the school is just wonderful with him!
Good ...Yes, the school is just wonderful with him! <br />Good luck with Hailey Becky, she can do it again! :)Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12690515718047895662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7442757497274291757.post-73598651226408658732011-02-21T08:40:37.497-05:002011-02-21T08:40:37.497-05:00Great potty training tips Carrie. Hailey has regre...Great potty training tips Carrie. Hailey has regressed since having a baby sister, which I had expected, so we'll have to keep trying. BeckyBeckynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7442757497274291757.post-63630108233717164572011-02-19T00:28:39.562-05:002011-02-19T00:28:39.562-05:00yay! go liam!! sounds like they're doing great...yay! go liam!! sounds like they're doing great with him at schooltheresenoreply@blogger.com