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I haven’t posted anything about health in a while. When this blog started back in November, I was in the throws of having recently lost my job, and 6 days later, starting symptoms of thyroiditis....
View ArticleProduct Review: Levi’s Curve ID Jeans
When did we somehow become ok with spending $150 or more on jeans? Seriously, I don’t understand how it happened. One day, I was all, ok, I’m comfortable with spending around $65 for a decent pair of...
View ArticleCoffee Cake with Plums and Walnut Cardamom Streusel
When I was a little girl, I remember spending many afternoons at our community swimming pool. My mom would always pack her beach bag with everything we’d need for the day: sunscreen, floaties, towels,...
View ArticleWhite Peach and Blueberry Pie
I’m sure I’ve made it pretty obvious, over the last 100 or so posts I’ve written, that I *kinda* like to bake. And I do it- A LOT. So, I get a lot of practice. And because of that, I’ve … Continue...
View ArticleI’m Leaving On a Jet Plane…
Sniff… I feel a little emotional. I’m going to visit my best friend since high school, all by myself, for four days tomorrow. This is a major milestone for me. Ever since I became a mom and was...
View ArticleHomemade Gummy Snacks and Juicy Jiggles
To celebrate the beginning of a new school year, I’d like to kick off a new YinMom YangMom series I’m calling: “Lunch Lady Land” Let’s begin with a musical interlude: Some pretty background music while...
View ArticleEasy Way to Clean Silver
Today is a special day; my dear little Choochelah is off to his first day of kindergarten! Tucked away in my jewelry box is this little tourmaline ring. I hold it close to my heart. It was a birthday...
View ArticleHealthy Reese’s Cups
Hello there! You’ve just landed yourself square in Lunch Lady Land! Welcome! In case you are new to YinMom YangMom, we are doing a multi-part series on healthy treats for kids that are perfect for a...
View ArticleGirly Party Package Giveaway!
We’ve hit a major milestone, and reached 200 posts on Yin Mom, Yang Mom! Allie and I have learned so much about life, support, community and artistic expression in the last 10 months. This blog has...
View ArticleCorn Dog Muffins
Welcome back to Lunch Lady Land! In case you’re new to YinMom YangMom, we are in the midst of a multi-part series on fun foods for your kids’ lunch boxes, with a little bit of healthy sprinkled in…...
View ArticleAnd the Winner Is…
Congratulation Miriam, who’s favorite Little Dreamers creation was the Lil Bumblebee Tutu! Your name was picked at random to win our Girly Party Package Giveaway! You can email Mere at mk@goodkoi.com...
View ArticleLTB – Logo Designed, Website in Production!
Progress is a fickle thing, and can be tough to harness. But, thanks to a spurt of belief in myself, combined with a feeling of accomplishment after finishing a big project, I took 8 hours for my...
View ArticleHomemade Pudding Snack Packs
So, I recently made this variety pack of homemade pudding snack packs, for my kids’ lunchboxes, and, they were such a huge hit that they didn’t even last more than a day or so. Even Mr. Allie got in...
View ArticleAnti-Depressant Lip Gloss
I have to say, I kind of hate Fall. I know I’m alone here. When I was a kid, I had extreme anxiety over going to school. So, now when I feel Fall weather coming on, it sort of subconsciously …...
View ArticleSAHM Style- for DailyBuzz Moms 9×9 Fall Into Autumn!
What the whah? Did she just use the terms “stay at home mom” and “style” in the same sentence??? Oh yes she did! You might think that those two terms are mutually exclusive, but I beg to differ. You...
View ArticleKeyword (phrase?) Being – I’m kind of a psycho.
My daughter, is truly such an angel, but, she scares me sometimes. When I found out I was having a girl, I cried. Not because I don’t like girls, but because I am a girl, and I’m kind of a psycho, so...
View ArticleSpeaking of being scared of your children – or of anything for that matter…
Here’s some free Prozac for your aura. I feel much better now, thank you.
View ArticleApple Pie Cups with Cinnamon Streusel
“this is the best thing you’ve ever baked, mommy.” That is a direct quote. And I have baked a lot of things. I think that is all the introduction this recipe needs. Apple Pie Cups with Cinnamon...
View ArticleLTB: Warning, Geek Talk!
I’d like to thank my sketchbook, my headphones, my wine, my pencils, phone and computer and kitchen, for getting me this far… I’m working on my website. This is always such a daunting process for a...
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